Name: Mediterranean mussels
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup water; 1/2 cup white wine; pinch saffron threads; 2 clove garlic, sliced; 24 mussels, scrubbed, beards removed; 1 red onion, sliced thinly; 2.5 vine tomatoes, diced; 2 tablespoon lemon oil; black pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

Ingredients

1 cup water

1/2 cup white wine

pinch saffron threads

2 clove garlic, sliced

24 mussels, scrubbed, beards removed

1 red onion, sliced thinly

2.5 vine tomatoes, diced

2 tablespoon lemon oil

black pepper, to taste

1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped

Method

1.Combine the water, wine, saffron and garlic in a large saucepan or frying pan, and bring to a simmer. Add the mussels and cover the pan. Cook gently for 2 minutes, then remove the lid and add the red onion and tomatoes. Cook for a further 2-3 minutes, until the mussels spring open.

2.Transfer the mussels to a serving platter or bowls, and spoon over the juices. Drizzle with a little oil and sprinkle with black pepper and parsley.

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