Mussels Marinara
Need a dairy free and pescatarian hor d'oeuvre? Mussels Marinara could be a super recipe to try. This recipe makes 6 servings with 448 calories, 26g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up olive oil, oregano leaves, mussels, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the light olive oil you could follow this main course with the Banana Bread (Diabetic) as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 50 minutes.
Instructions
Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
Add the onion and garlic and saute until cooked.
Add the wine and reduce it by half, then add the plum tomatoes, oregano and parsley.
Add the mussels to the pan and allow to cook for about 10 minutes until all the mussels are open.
Transfer mussels to a platter. (Discard any mussels that do not open.)
You can mound some pasta in the center of the plate surrounded by the mussels or have some bruschetta handy for dipping into the sauce.
Adjust the seasoning for the sauce with salt and pepper, as necessary. Coat the mussels with the sauce and sprinkle with fresh chopped basil just before serving.
Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling
Shellfish on the menu? Try pairing with Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling. Buttery chardonnay is great for scallops, shrimp, crab, and lobster, while muscadet is a classic pick for mussels, oysters, and clams. If you've got some spice in your shellfish, a semi-dry riesling can balance out the heat. The Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay with a 4.1 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 36 dollars per bottle.
Stonestreet Estate Chardonnay
The 2012 Estate Chardonnay delivers a distinct mineral backbone alongside a strong citrus element. Tangerine and marmalade emerge first from the glass, opening to a palate that cascades through peach and ocean spray—all culminating in a finish with surprising grip and acidity.