Mussels "BLT" Recipe
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Servings:
4 servings
Ingredients
  • 4 slices bacon
  • 2 shallots
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • 3 pounds mussels
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon
  • 1/2 cup arugula
Directions
  1. Heat a large straight-sided saute pan over medium heat. Add the bacon and saute until the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the shallots and garlic and saute until softened, another 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the olive oil, crushed tomatoes, salt, and white wine and chili flakes. Bring to a simmer, add the mussels, and cover.
  4. Steam until mussels open, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  5. Discard any unopened mussels. Stir in the butter, lemon juice, and arugula.