Mussels with Saffron, Tomato, and Wine over Linguine
Mussels with Saffron, Tomato, and Wine over Linguine might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 25g of protein, 10g of fat, and a total of 469 calories. This recipe serves 4. If you have linguine, wine, canned tomatoes, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet.
Instructions
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add shallots and garlic to pan; saut 1 1/2 minutes.
Add saffron and tomatoes; cook 2 minutes. Stir in wine, parsley, pepper, and juice; bring to a boil. Cook 4 minutes.
Add mussels. Cover and cook 6 minutes or until shells open; discard any unopened shells.
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 Foley Estate Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 27 dollars per bottle.
Foley Estate Winery Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard was originally conceived as individual micro-vineyards delineated into 59 unique blocks based upon soil, exposure, elevation, grade, rootstock and clone. Rancho Santa Rosa produces remarkably rich and silky wines.