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Mussels with Black Pepper |
Serves: 4
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(Impepata di Cozze)
Category: Clams and Mussels
Makes 4 to 6 servings
Inexpensive and widely available, mussels are great in pasta, soups, or stews. The only problem is cleaning them, as wild mussels can require a lot of attention. Farm-raised mussels are the exception. Though they are not as tasty as wild mussels, they are much cleaner and there is less waste from damaged mussels. This recipe has a tangy flavor from the wine, lemon juice, and an unusually large amount of black pepper. It is a classic recipe from Naples.
6 pounds mussels
1/2 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 Soak the mussels in cold water 30 minutes. Cut or pull off the beards. Discard any mussels with cracked shells or that do not close tightly when touched.
2 Pour the oil into a large pot. Add the garlic. Cook over medium heat until golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the parsley and pepper. Add the mussels, wine, and lemon juice to the pot. Cover and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels begin to open, about 5 minutes.
3 Transfer the opened mussels to serving bowls. Cook any mussels that remain closed a minute or two longer. Discard any that do not open. Pour the cooking liquid over the mussels. Serve hot.
From "1,000 Italian Recipes." Copyright 2004 by Michele Scicolone. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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