Spicy Garlicky Mussels

This is a fresh, incredibly savory way to cook mussels with loads of garlic, onions, fresh herbs, spices and a light tomato lemon twist. Dish up in bowls with rice, pasta, or just crusty bread and a side salad.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 27 mins
• Total Time: 57 mins
• Calories: 456 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup butter
• 1 lemon, juiced
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• ½ lemon, sliced
• 1 red onion, minced
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon ground paprika
• 1 head garlic, minced
• ¼ cup vermouth
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce (such as Louisiana®), or more to taste
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme, or more to taste
• 1 pound fresh mussels, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, celery, vermouth, lemon juices, lemon slices, hot sauce, thyme, paprika, cayenne, and black pepper. Simmer until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Stir mussels into the pot. Simmer, covered, until mussels have opened, about 2 minutes.