Ina Garten Mussels with Basil Breadcrumbs Recipe
If you love light seafood dishes with fresh flavors, this Ina Garten Mussels with Basil Breadcrumbs Recipe is perfect.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh mussels cleaned
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Clean the Mussels
- Rinse mussels under cold water. Remove beards. Discard any open or broken shells.
- Prepare Breadcrumbs
- Heat one tablespoon olive oil in skillet. Add breadcrumbs. Cook until lightly golden and crisp.
- Add Basil
- Remove skillet from heat. Mix breadcrumbs with chopped basil, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Heat Oil
- Heat remaining olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Let it warm gently.
- Cook Garlic
- Add minced garlic to pot. Cook for thirty seconds until fragrant. Do not burn.
- Add Wine
- Pour white wine into pot. Bring to a gentle simmer for one minute.
- Steam Mussels
- Add mussels to pot. Cover tightly. Cook for five minutes until shells open.
- Finish with Butter
- Add butter and lemon juice. Shake pot gently to coat mussels evenly.
- Add Breadcrumbs
- Transfer mussels to serving bowl. Sprinkle basil breadcrumbs generously on top.
- Serve Immediately
- Serve hot with crusty bread. Enjoy fresh flavors while warm.
Notes
Always use fresh mussels for best taste.
Discard any mussels that do not open.
Do not overcook mussels or they turn chewy.
Use good-quality olive oil for better flavor.
Fresh basil makes a big difference.
Serve immediately for best texture.
Discard any mussels that do not open.
Do not overcook mussels or they turn chewy.
Use good-quality olive oil for better flavor.
Fresh basil makes a big difference.
Serve immediately for best texture.