Roasted Mussels with Beetroot
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Tender mussels nestled with earthy roasted beetroot, finished with a vibrant beet greens and horseradish cream sauce that brings elegant sophistication to your seafood table.
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Ingredients
- 1 kgfresh mussels(cleaned and debearded)
- 3 mediumbeetroots(peeled and cut into wedges)
- 473 mlbeet greens(chopped)
- 3shallots(thinly sliced)
- 4 sprigsfresh thyme
- 177 mlwhite wine(dry)
- 118 mlsour cream
- 2 tablespoonsprepared horseradish
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil(divided)
- 4 clovesgarlic(minced)
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the beetroot wedges with 2 tablespoons of olive oil, salt, and pepper, then spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-22 minutes until caramelized and tender.
Tip: Cut beetroots evenly so they roast at the same rate.
- 2
While beetroots roast, whisk together the sour cream, horseradish, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl to create the horseradish cream. Set aside.
Tip: Make this sauce ahead to save time during final assembly.
- 3
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced shallots and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Tip: Don't let shallots brown; they should become translucent and sweet.
- 4
Add minced garlic and fresh thyme sprigs to the skillet, cooking for another 30 seconds until aromatic.
Tip: Keep the heat high to prevent garlic from burning.
- 5
Pour in the white wine and increase heat to high, allowing it to reduce by half, approximately 3-4 minutes.
Tip: The alcohol will cook off, leaving behind a rich, savory base.
- 6
Add the cleaned mussels to the skillet with the wine reduction, cover with a lid, and steam for 5-7 minutes until the shells open completely, shaking the pan occasionally.
Tip: Discard any mussels that don't open after cooking.
- 7
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped beet greens, allowing them to wilt slightly from the residual heat, about 1-2 minutes.
Tip: The beet greens add earthiness and nutrients to the dish.
- 8
Divide the roasted beetroots among four bowls, top with the mussels and braising liquid, then drizzle each serving with a generous spoonful of horseradish cream and finish with lemon juice.
Tip: Serve immediately while the mussels are still warm and the horseradish cream is cold for a beautiful contrast.
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