Steamed Mussels with Chicory and Red Onions (Mario Batali) |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
2 pounds mussels (smaller ones are better) |
6 tablespoons virgin olive oil |
2 medium red onions, thinly sliced |
1 cup dry white wine |
1 lemon, cut into quarters |
1/2 pound chicory, chopped into 1/4-inch ribbons |
Directions:
1. Scrub and debeard mussels.
2. In a 3 quart sauce pan, heat oil until smoking. Add onions and cook until soft but not brown. Add mussels and toss well. Add wine and lemon pieces and cover. Cook 1 minute, remove lid and add chicory. Replace lid and cook 1 more minute until all mussels are steamed open. Pour into warm bowls and serve with lemon wedges and hot and spicy oil.
3. Yield: 4 servings
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