Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup sliced shallots (4 to 5 large)
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3/4 cup dry Sherry
  • 1 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice (preferably fire-roasted)
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon saffron threads, crumbled
  • 3 dozen mussels, scrubbed, debearded
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Method

  • Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add Sherry, tomatoes with juice, paprika, and saffron; sprinkle with salt and generous amount of pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; boil gently 3 minutes to blend flavors. Add mussels and half of parsley; cover and cook until mussels open, about 3 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open). Stir in remaining parsley. Divide mussels and juices among bowls and serve.