Quick and Delicious 20-Minutes Mussels Marinara
Savor the ocean’s bounty with this 20-Minutes Mussels Marinara, a delightful seafood dish that marries fresh mussels with a rich tomato sauce bursting with garlic and spice. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe is quick to prepare and can be served over pasta or with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delectable sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Steam
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs fresh mussels
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned whole tomatoes (preferably San Marzano)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Clean the mussels under cold water, scrubbing gently. Discard any open mussels that do not close when tapped.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add canned tomatoes (with juice) and red pepper flakes; break up tomatoes with a spoon and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Stir in cleaned mussels, cover the pot, and steam for approximately 5 minutes until mussels are fully opened.
- Discard any unopened mussels, then sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
- Serve immediately in bowls or plates alongside crusty bread or over pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg