Mussels BLT

Name: Mussels BLT
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, 1/2-inch dice; 2 shallots, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes; 1 cup white wine; 1 teaspoon chili flakes, crushed; 3 pounds mussels, de-bearded and scrubbed; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 lemon, juiced; 1/2 cup arugula

11 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, 1/2-inch dice
2 shallots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup white wine
1 teaspoon chili flakes, crushed
3 pounds mussels, de-bearded and scrubbed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemon, juiced
1/2 cup arugula

Directions

1

Heat a large straight-sided saute pan over medium heat.
2

Add the bacon and saute until the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
3

Add the shallots and garlic and saute until softened, another 3 minutes.
4

Stir in the olive oil, crushed tomatoes, salt, and white wine and chili flakes.
5

Bring to a simmer, add the mussels, and cover.
6

Steam until mussels open, about 4 minutes.
7

Remove from the heat.
8

Discard any unopened mussels.
9

Stir in the butter, lemon juice, and arugula.