Mussels Marinara
You can never have too many hor d'oeuvre recipes, so give Mussels Marinaran a try. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 448 calories, 26g of protein, and 11g of fat. This recipe serves 6. A mixture of olive oil, onion, pasta, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. To use up the white wine you could follow this main course with the White Wine Frozen Yogurt as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 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 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
Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling are great choices 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 Hay Shed Hill Pitchfork Chardonnay with a 5 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 19 dollars per bottle.
Hay Shed Hill Pitchfork Chardonnay
Brilliant appearance, pale straw with green hues. Fermentation in stainless steel tank allows the full expression of Chardonnay fruit aroma without the influence of oak or lees resulting in a bright, clean tropical fruit bouquet. The palate is rich with tropical fruits, clean zippy acidity balances the sweet fruit character resulting in a bright fresh flavorsome palate. When good quality Chardonnay is used unwooded Chardonnay takes on a whole new level of depth and intensity.