Tomato and Garlic Steamed Mussels

Seafood

Total Time: 25 minutes Servings: 4 Source:

Ingredients

900 g fresh mussels

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 shallot, sliced

2 cloves garlic, sliced

3/4 cup dry white wine

1-1/2 cups prepared tomato sauce

2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 tsp chopped fresh tarragon

Directions

Scrub mussels; remove any beards.
Discard any mussels that do not close when tapped. Set aside.
In Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook shallot and garlic, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 5 minutes.
Stir in wine and tomato sauce; bring to simmer. Add mussels; cover with tight-fitting lid. Cook until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that remain closed. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and tarragon.