Mussels Pomodoro

Mussels are steamed in a savory tomato broth with white wine and lobster stock and served with crostini in this gourmet appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 6 mins
• Total Time: 16 mins
• Calories: 606 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon minced shallots
• 12 mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 1 teaspoon duck fat, or more as needed
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves, sliced very thinly
• 0.25 cup dry white wine
• 0.25 cup lobster stock
• 0.5 French baguette, halved lengthwise

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rub baguette with duck fat on cut sides. Place on a baking sheet and set under broiler. Broil until browned and crunchy, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 2

Divide mussels between 2 serving bowls. Pour broth over mussels. Top with sliced basil. Serve with crunchy baguette.

Step 3

Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; cook and stir until softened, 1 or 2 minutes. Pour in white wine, lobster stock, and tomato sauce. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer. Add mussels. Cover and cook until mussels open, 4 to 6 minutes. Discard any mussels that don't open.