Portuguese-Style Steamed Mussels

Portuguese-Style Steamed Mussels
Features: Mussels
Serves: 4
Cook Technique: Steamd
Difficulty: Medium
Total Time: 30 minutes
Source: New York Times

Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 2 pounds haddock fillets
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter, cut in small pieces
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. In a large (6 quart) casserole or soup pot over medium-high heat, combine olive oil and bay leaves. Heat for 1 minute, then add garlic, onion and red bell pepper. Saute vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, sausage and wine. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Add mussels. Cover and steam until mussels open, about 5 minutes. Remove mussels to serving bowls. Return pot to medium heat, and add parsley, cilantro and black pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over mussels, and serve immediately.