Mussels with Tomato and Thyme
Mussels with Tomato and Thyme
Ingredients
- 3 shallots, chopped
- 1/4 cup (55 g) butter
- 1/2 cup (125 ml) red wine
- 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) crushed plum tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 4 lb (2 kg) mussels, washed and trimmed
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, soften the shallots in the butter. Add the wine and let reduce for 1 minute. Add the tomatoes and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Add the mussels. Cover and simmer until the mussels have opened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Discard any mussels that haven’t opened.
- Serve with a green salad and French fries, if desired.
Mussels with Tomato and Thyme