Ingredients

  • 6 cups fish broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 pounds P.E.I mussels
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped scallions
  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly minced oregano leaves
  • 1 teaspoon freshly minced basil leaves
  • 1 cup ripe tomatoes, diced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Chili flakes, to taste
  • 1 lemon or lime, sliced, for garnish

Method

  • In a saucepan, over high heat, combine fish stock, saffron and white wine, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to simmering and let cook for 5 minutes.
  • Set aside.
  • In a separate saucepan, over high heat, add the butter and garlic.
  • Cook until the garlic is tender.
  • Add saffron broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients including the mussels and cover.
  • When the mussels open up remove the pan from the heat and let it seat for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Serve in a bowl and garnish with a slice of fresh lemon or lime.
  • This recipe was provided by professional chefs and has been scaled down from a bulk recipe provided by a restaurant.
  • The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe, in the proportions indicated, and therefore, we cannot make any representation as to the results.