Mussels with Saffron Butter Broth
Mussels with Saffron Butter Broth might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 13% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains around 6g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 149 calories. This recipe serves 10. A mixture of mussels, shallots, garlic, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, primal, and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 17 minutes.
Instructions
Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
Add the mussels, wine, saffron, and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Give it a good stir, cover the pot, and cook until all the mussels open, about 8 to 10 minutes. Discard any mussels that have not opened.
Transfer to a large bowl and serve with crusty bread.
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. One wine you could try is Trentadue La Storia Chardonnay. It has 4.3 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 25 dollars.
Trentadue La Storia Chardonnay
The 2014 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, is typical for the variety with aromas of apples, white peaches and citrus. With longer time in the glass nuanced aromas of nutmeg, slight toast and vanilla come to play along with suggestion of pineapple and ripe Meyer lemons. The mouth feel is crisp and restrained with clear minerality and purity of fruit. Rich, elegant and beautifully balanced.