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Mussels With Saffron and Tomato Recipe

Mussels With Saffron and Tomato Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 lbs mussels
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 large shallots, finely diced
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or 1/2 cup dry white wine or 1/2 cup water
1 tsp saffron
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
kosher salt
freshly cracked black pepper
2/3 cup heavy cream

Directions:

Put the mussels in a large bowl full of water with a large handful of ice and 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour. Allow to mussels to sit in the liquid for 1 hour to disgorge any sand. Lift mussels out of bowl, leaving flour and sand behind. Scrub and debeard mussels. Discard any which are open and do not close when thumped on the counter.
In a wide braising pan with high sides, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and sauté, stirring often, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the stock (or wine or water, as you choose) and the saffron. Add mussels and tomatoes to the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Cover the pot, raise the heat to medium-high, and cook until all the mussels are wide open, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard any which fail to open.
Take the pot off the heat, and stir in the cream. Serve.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	618.14 Kcal (2588 kJ)
Calories from fat	203.47 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.61g	35%
Cholesterol	169.78mg	57%
Sodium	1323.77mg	55%
Potassium	1751.48mg	37%
Total Carbs	43.16g	14%
Sugars	10.73g	43%
Dietary Fiber	2.37g	9%
Protein	58.15g	116%
Vitamin C	42.6mg	71%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	18.9mg	105%
Calcium	162.4mg	16%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	87.3 Kcal (366 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.74 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.19g	35%
Cholesterol	23.98mg	57%
Sodium	186.95mg	55%
Potassium	247.36mg	37%
Total Carbs	6.1g	14%
Sugars	1.52g	43%
Dietary Fiber	0.34g	9%
Protein	8.21g	116%
Vitamin C	6mg	71%
Iron	2.7mg	105%
Calcium	22.9mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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