Vibrant, smoky tomato-based mussels. Fresh seafood and bold Mediterranean flavors, ready in just 25 minutes. An easy, delicious meal.
# What You Need:
→ Seafood
01 - 1.5 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
→ Tomatoes
06 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
07 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
→ Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp sea salt
10 - 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
→ Liquids
11 - 1/2 cup dry white wine
12 - 1/4 cup water
→ Garnish
13 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
14 - Lemon wedges, for serving
# How to Make It:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes.
02 - Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
03 - Add smoked paprika, tomato paste, and diced tomatoes to the pan. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes to meld the flavors.
04 - Pour in the white wine and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine all ingredients.
05 - Add the cleaned mussels to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cover tightly with the lid and cook for 5–7 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally, until all mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
06 - Taste the broth and adjust seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread for soaking up the flavorful sauce.
