Mussels in garlic and white wine

We have a great place near us on the water in Williamstown called Gem Pier and they sell fresh caught mussels on the weekend, so I cook it often. I usually just make it up on the fly and change it up a bit each time, but I've tried to recreate the recipe I usually use.

Mussels in garlic and white wine Credit: Adam Liaw

• serves

  4

• prep

  15 minutes

• cook

  15 minutes

• difficulty

  Easy

Stream free On Demand

One Pot Wonders

Watch The Full Episode Here

G

Watch The Full Episode Here

G

Ingredients

• 1.5 kg wok-ready mussels
• 50 g butter, diced at room temperature
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 long red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 400 g can diced tomatoes
• 125 ml (½ cup) vegetable stock
• 250 ml (1 cup) dry white wine
• handful parsley leaves, chopped
• 1 loaf ciabatta, sliced

Instructions

1. Clean and debeard the mussels or ask your fishmonger (or in my case husband to do it for you because I am terrible at it!) Discard any that are already open.
2. Heat a large, tall pot over low-medium heat. Add the butter and when melted, add the onion, chilli and garlic and cook, stirring regularly for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in the tomatoes, stock and wine and bring to the boil.
3. Reduce the heat to low, add the mussels, then a tight-fitting lid and steam for 5–7 minutes or just until the mussels open.
4. Pour the mussels into a large bowl, discarding any that haven't opened. Scatter with parsley and serve with crusty bread on the side to soak up the sauce.

 

Photography by Adam Liaw.

Want more from The Cook Up?

• Stream free here at SBS On Demand.

• Get the show recipes, articles and more here.

Cook's Notes

Oven temperatures are for conventional; if using fan-forced (convection), reduce the temperature by 20˚C. | We use Australian tablespoons and cups: 1 teaspoon equals 5 ml; 1 tablespoon equals 20 ml; 1 cup equals 250 ml. | All herbs are fresh (unless specified) and cups are lightly packed. | All vegetables are medium size and peeled, unless specified. | All eggs are 55-60 g, unless specified.

Stream free On Demand

One Pot Wonders

Watch The Full Episode Here

G

Watch The Full Episode Here

G