Steamed Mussels is simple, quick and tasty.

 

 

Ingredients

 

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 jalapeños, seeded and thinly sliced
• 1 habanero, seeded and thinly sliced
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 4 pounds black mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 4 scallions, thinly sliced

Directions

In a large pot, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic, onion, bell pepper, jalapeños and habanero. Cook over moderately high heat, stirring occasionally, until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Add the wine and boil over high heat for 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce, season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Add the mussels, cover and cook, shaking the pot a few times until the mussels open, about 5 minutes; discard any that don’t open. Divide the mussels and broth among 8 bowls; sprinkle with scallions and serve.

 

Source:  www.foodandwine.com