Mussels Marinara
Mussels Marinara might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. One serving contains 216 calories, 15g of protein, and 6g of fat. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 30 minutes. If you have basil leaves, olive oil, garlic, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it.
Instructions
Heat oil in a large stockpot. Gently saute onions and garlic until golden brown, being careful not to burn them.
Add mussels to pot along with beer, marinara sauce, salt, pepper, and pasta seasoning, and top off with fresh chopped tomatoes and fresh basil. Cover pot and simmer until mussels open.
Remove mussels to serving platter, discarding any that do not open. Spoon sauce around mussels and put extra sauce in a serving bowl to be used for dipping crusty bread or serving over a side of pasta.
Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling
Shellfish works really well 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. You could try Santan Ema Reserve Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 14 dollars per bottle.
![Santa Ema Reserve Chardonnay]()
Santa Ema Reserve Chardonnay
Santa Ema Chardonnay Reserva is a bright golden yellow colored wine that comes from the Leyda Valley. A bouquet of ripe tropical fruits emerges, such as bananas and passion fruit along with touches of honey and vanilla. In the mouth, it is a wine of good balance and pleasant acidity.Ideal to go with oily fish and sauces, seafood and grilled crab. Also ideal for white meat and mature cheeses.