Cajun Mussels Recipe | Louisiana Recipes | Creole Recipes | Cajun Recipes
How to prepare "Cajun mussels"
cajun mussels
sauce
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, oregano, basil and thyme
mussels
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 scallions, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, pith removed and sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 pounds cultured mussels
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons water
make sauce: heat oil in medium saucepan. add garlic, sauté for 1 minute. add tomato sauce, water, worcestershire sauce, herbs and spices. cook over a medium heat for 5 minutes. set aside.
make mussels: in a large saucepan or skillet, heat the oil. stir-fry onions, celery, green pepper and garlic until tender crisp. add mussels and tomato sauce mixture. bring to a boil. add wine and water. cook, stirring constantly, until all the mussels open completely, about 5 minutes. discard any unopened mussels and serve on a large warm plate garnished with lemon wedges and parsley sprigs.
serve with crusty bread to mop up the spicy sauce.
