Mussels A La Portuguese Recipe 15

MUSSELS PORTUGUESE STYLE

Steps:

• Prepare mussels, discarding any that will not close after a light tap.
• Heat olive oil, or combination olive oil and butter, over medium heat in a dutch oven. Saute garlic about 5 minutes, but do not allow to brown.
• Add chicken broth and wine. Allow to come to a boil.
• Add mussels and cover. Steam about 2 - 3 minutes until shells open. Do not overcook or mussels will become rubbery. Discard any unopened shells. Garnish with fresh, chopped parsley.
• Serve "family style" in the pot or in individual bowls. French bread can be used to sop up sauce.

SHUCKERS' PORTUGUESE MUSSELS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together enough butter and garlic to spread on the bread. Split the bread down the middle and spread the garlic and butter mixture liberally on the bread. Bake until toasted, 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, clean and de-beard the mussels, and then set aside.
• Set a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the butter to melt. Add the chourico and sweat for about 1 minute. Add the onions, green peppers and red peppers, and saute for 1 minute. Add the wine and 1/2 cup water, and stir. Add the mussels and cover; cook until the mussels open, 4 minutes.
• Remove the saucepan from the heat. Transfer the mussels to a large bowl, then spoon the cooking liquid with the onions, peppers and chourico over the top.
• Serve the bowl of mussels with the warm garlic bread.

MUSSELS A LA PORTUGUESE RECIPE - (1/5)

Steps:

• Wash mussels under running water, and remove all traces of mud, seaweed and barnacles with a brush or knife; remove beards. If mussel shells are cracked or broken, discard them. If any mussels are slightly open, tap sharply, and if they do not close, discard them. Gently fry shallots and garlic in olive oil and butter until transparent but not coloured. Add wine, water, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, pepper and mussels. Pour cream over top. Cover pan, bring to a boil and steam over a high heat for about 4 minutes, shaking pan constantly. The shells will open as the mussels cook. Serve as soon as the shells open. Serve in deep bowls, garnished with parsley and lemon quarters. Ensure to include a large spoon to scoop up the juice.

PORTUGUESE-STYLE MUSSELS OVER LINGUINE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Remove the skin from the sausage and chop into 1/4-1/2 inch pieces. Combine the olive oil and sausage into a large, deep pot over medium heat. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes.
• When the sausage begins to brown, add the garlic.
• Cook 1 or 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, then add the tomatoes and 1/4 cup basil.
• Cook 1-2 minutes, stirring, until tomatoes are softened. Add the water if you are not using canned tomatoes. Stir, add the mussels, cover, and turn heat to high.
• Salt the boiling water and cook the pasta until it is al dente.
• Cook the mussels, shaking the pot occasionally until all the mussels are open, about 10 minutes.
• Drain the pasta, place in a large serving bowl, and pour the mussels and sauce over the pasta.
• Garnish and serve.

PORTUGUESE-STYLE STEAMED MUSSELS

Steps:

• In a large (6 quart) casserole or soup pot over medium-high heat, combine olive oil and bay leaves. Heat for 1 minute, then add garlic, onion and red bell pepper. Saute vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, sausage and wine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
• Add mussels. Cover and steam until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Remove mussels to serving bowls. Return pot to medium heat, and add parsley, cilantro and black pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over mussels, and serve immediately.

PATTI'S MUSSELS A LA MARINIERE

Steps:

• Place mussels in a large bowl with cold water to cover. Let them soak for about 20 minutes to remove any dirt or sand.
• Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add garlic, and saute for one minute, but do not brown. Add the chopped green onion and tomatoes, and cook until almost tender. Pour in the white wine, and stir in the parsley and butter. Bring to a boil, and allow to boil until the liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Add the mussels to the pot, cover and allow to cook until the shells are opened, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mussels and sauce to a large serving bowl, discarding any unopened shells. Bon appetit!