Cozze alla tarantina, better known as Italian mussels are ready in 10 minutes. That's why this flavorful dish is great as a weekday meal.
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Made by Véronique
Published at 2015-11-01, this recipe is for 2 people and takes 15 minutes.
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Updated at: 17-03-2021
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Tip: mostly they say 1 kg is enough for 1 person, some even say 1,5 kg per person.
a little word of advice: there is very little risk when handling mussels that are freshly purchased. Before cooking, in preparation, check every mussel. Proper mussels should be tightly closed.
Discard any mussels that are cracked or broken. If a mussel is open, tap it against the counter. Tapping triggers a reaction, so live mussels will close their shell immediately.
If a mussel does not close after tapping, discard it. It already has died and there is a higher risk of eating already dead mussels. Simply follow your instincts and remember this: before cooking: shell closed after cooking: shell opened.
This basically means that you can skip eating the mussels that are still tightly shut, even after cooking.
Finely chop the garlic and red peppers. Check the mussels and clean them under cold running water to get rid of any sand.
Place the mussels pan on medium-high heat. Heat olive oil and add chopped garlic and red peppers. Add the white wine and let it cook for about 2 minutes. Add the canned tomatoes and
Turn up the heat to maximum and let boil for a few minutes until the tomatoes are really hot. Season with pepper and salt. Add the cleaned mussels into the pan with the tomato mixture.
Place the lid on the pan and cook the mussels for just 5 minutes. It really does not need more cooking time, that’s why mussels make a great weekday meal! shake the pan a few times using the oven mitts, while keeping the lid on tight using your hands.
This might require a little practice. If you are unsure about shaking the entire pan, quickly turn the mussels over using a wooden spoon.