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Mussels Steamed in Broth
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 4
Recipe source: Bon Appetit (March 2010)
Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups clam juice
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (tabascio)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded
5 tablespoons butter, cut into cubes
1 cup cilantro, chopped
3/4 cup green onion, sliced
Directions:
1. In a large pot over medium high heat bring first 5 ingredients (clam juice - tomato paste) to a boil.
2. Add mussels and butter to pot, cover and cook until mussels open (3-5 minutes); discard any mussels which do no open.
3. Stir in cilantro and green onions.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Divide among bowl,serving with crusty bread.
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