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15 Minute Drunken Mussels Pasta
Quick, easy, and delicious- this 15 minute drunken mussels pasta recipe is full of garlic, white wine, and red pepper flavor-
- Serves 6
- Prep 2 minutes
- Cook 10 minutes
- Total 12 minutes
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Delicious 15 Minute Drunken Mussels Pasta
I was always afraid of cooking mussels.
They are tricky- there are all sorts of things to do (like scrub them well, remove sand, take off their little “beards”)- and I’m always afraid of cooking a bad mussel and basically killing everyone.
Yea- I’m totally neurotic like that.
But really- it is SO easy to cook mussels, and this drunken mussels pasta is SO good!
(and if you’re insane like me, you can TOTALLY use pre-cleaned and pre-cooked frozen mussels in this recipe! Yay for a safe and awesome shortcut. Of course, fresh always tastes best- but let’s be real- we don’t all live near the ocean or have time to clean shellfish for a light and delicious dinner!)
This dish couldn’t be more simple- toss in a pan with some butter, wine, garlic, peppers and top with fresh cilantro- and you have an elegant, romantic meal!
Isn’t this perfect for date night? So romantic- and it looks impressive and gourmet but doesn’t take any fancy skills or equipment!
FAQs
I like to add red pepper flakes, chili, lemon zest or an extra squeeze of lemon juice to add some heat and acid to the dish!
If you want to add more body then yes you can add some tomato sauce and a little extra virgin olive oil to thin.
If you want some cream or heavy cream to add more richness to the sauce and thicken it up.
You can add some sauteed mushrooms, chili, a bit of white wine, or some fresh basil to add more flavor!
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Drunken Mussels Pasta Recipe
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The recipe
Drunken Mussels Pasta
Delicious rich seafood is packed with dry white wine, garlic, and succulent butter for a perfect seaside dinner.
- Serves 6
- Prep 2 minutes
- Cook 10 minutes
- Total 12 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 lbs mussels (cleaned and debearded (frozen ok too- do not pre-thaw))
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or 2 tsp garlic paste)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 cups white wine
- 1 bell pepper (diced)
- 2 cup spaghetti or linguine (cooked al dente)
Method
- 1
Heat butter in a pan on medium high heat, add mussels.
- 2
If frozen- add immediately to pan and cook from frozen (add another 5 minutes to cook time).
- 3
Add garlic, lemon and wine, as well as bell pepper.
- 4
Stir well and cook on medium high heat until mussels open naturally.
- 5
Discard mussels that don’t open on their own.
- 6
Add pasta and toss in sauce to coat evenly.
- 7
Garnish with cilantro and plate.
- 8
Add fresh grated parmesan, if desired.
Equipment
- WÜSTHOF Gourmet 7″ Hollow Edge Santoku Knife
- Zulay Metal 2-In-1 Lemon Lime Squeezer – Hand Juicer Lemon Squeezer Gets Every Last Drop – Max Extraction Manual Citrus Juicer – Easy-to-Use Lemon Juicer Squeezer – Heavy-Duty Lemon Squeezer Manual
- Cuisinart Stainless Steel, 5.5 Quart Sauté Pan w/ Cover, Helper Handle, Chef’s Classic, 733-30H
Nutrition
- Serving1 g
- Calories466 kcal
- Carbohydrates37 g
- Protein40 g
- Fat10 g
- Saturated Fat3 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat5 g
- Cholesterol90 mg
- Sodium637 mg
- Fiber1 g
- Sugar2 g
Questions
What can I do to add more Heat and flavor to these Mussels?
I like to add red pepper flakes, chili, lemon zest or an extra squeeze of lemon juice to add some heat and acid to the dish!
Can I add tomato sauce?
If you want to add more body then yes you can add some tomato sauce and a little extra virgin olive oil to thin.
How do I add some richness to the Sauce?
If you want some cream or heavy cream to add more richness to the sauce and thicken it up.
What else can I add to my Seafood PAsta?
You can add some sauteed mushrooms, chili, a bit of white wine, or some fresh basil to add more flavor!
