Mussels Marinara

Mussels Marinara
Mussels Marinaran is a dairy free and pescatarian hor d'oeuvre. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 620 calories, 41g of protein, and 25g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up garnish: basil,

Instructions

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Scrub mussels thoroughly with a scrub brush, removing beards. Discard any opened shells.Saut garlic in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, chopped basil, and next 2 ingredients; simmer, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes.
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Add mussels and spinach; cook, covered, 5 minutes or until all mussels have opened.
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Remove from heat.
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Serve with Italian bread.
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Garnish, if desired.

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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling are my top picks for Shellfish. 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 Aubert Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 139 dollars per bottle.
Aubert Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay
Aubert Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay
The 2011 Lauren Estate Chardonnay always reminds one of a hypothetical vintage blend of Sonoma Coast meets White Burgundy. This 2011 Lauren is naturally clear with green chlorophyll tints on edge. Aromatics are classic Lauren with nuances of lemon-mineral, dried pear and even some green tea-like tones. The pronounced aromatics of fruits and minerals give an organic sense of place. The bouquet is multi-faceted with hints of apple-baked goods and wet stones. The mouth feel presents a glycerin top note, followed by an acid structure only found at Lauren.The wine has a slight hazy clarity showing Aubert's commitment to minimal interventional winemaking.
DifficultyMedium
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score96
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