Steamed Mussels in a Red Chile Broth Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 garlic cloves
4 tomatoes, sliced
2 dried new mexico chiles, seeded
1 1/4 cups fish stock
2/3 cup water
2 tbsp olive oil
2 lbs mussels , scrubbed and de-bearded
2/3 cup light cream (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper , to taste
ground paprika , to taste

Directions:

Roast the garlic and tomatoes in a preheated oven at 300°F for 1 hour. Set aside.
To make the broth, soak the chiles in the stock and water for about 1 hour until softened and limp, puree in a blender and set aside.
Heat 1 tbs of the olive oil in a pan and saute the garlic and tomato until reheated.
Add the mussels, stir in the broth, cover, and steam for about 5 to 7 minutes until the mussels have opened.
Discard any that remain closed.
Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Stir in the cream, if using, and serve immediately with a sprinkling of ground paprika, accompanied by toasted sourdough bread.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	312.25 Kcal (1307 kJ)
Calories from fat	125.23 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.91g	21%
Cholesterol	64.22mg	21%
Sodium	790.79mg	33%
Potassium	1059.83mg	23%
Total Carbs	15.87g	5%
Sugars	5.63g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.72g	3%
Protein	29.81g	60%
Vitamin C	27.4mg	46%
Iron	9.5mg	53%
Calcium	74.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	69.3 Kcal (290 kJ)
Calories from fat	27.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.09g	21%
Cholesterol	14.25mg	21%
Sodium	175.52mg	33%
Potassium	235.23mg	23%
Total Carbs	3.52g	5%
Sugars	1.25g	23%
Dietary Fiber	0.16g	3%
Protein	6.62g	60%
Vitamin C	6.1mg	46%
Iron	2.1mg	53%
Calcium	16.5mg	7%

* 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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