Roasted Mussels with Tomato
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Roasted Mussels with Tomato is a simple seafood dish combining fresh mussels with cherry tomatoes, garlic, white wine and basil. Ready in just 40 minutes total, with 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking, this straightforward recipe suits anyone looking for a quick and flavourful meal. The dish brings together quality ingredients to create something special for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
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Ingredients
- 1 kgfresh mussels(cleaned and debearded)
- ¾ kgcherry tomatoes(halved)
- 5garlic cloves(minced)
- 177 mldry white wine
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 59 mlfresh basil(roughly chopped)
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
- ¼ teaspoonred pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoonsea salt
- ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
- 118 mlvegetable broth
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large roasting pan with parchment paper.
Tip: A hot oven ensures the tomatoes caramelize while the mussels cook through quickly.
- 2
Spread the halved cherry tomatoes on the roasting pan, drizzle with olive oil, season with sea salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Roast for 8 minutes until they begin to soften and release their juices.
Tip: Pre-roasting the tomatoes concentrates their flavors and creates a rich base for the sauce.
- 3
Remove the pan from the oven and scatter minced garlic and lemon zest across the tomatoes. Return to the oven for 2 more minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Pour the white wine and vegetable broth over the tomato mixture, then arrange the cleaned mussels on top, nestling them into the sauce.
Tip: Don't overcrowd the pan; arrange mussels in a single layer so they cook evenly.
- 5
Return the pan to the oven and roast for 10-12 minutes until all mussel shells open. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
Tip: Opened mussels are the sign they're cooked; closed ones should never be eaten.
- 6
Carefully remove the pan from the oven and scatter fresh basil over the dish. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over everything and taste for seasoning adjustments.
Tip: Add the basil after cooking to preserve its bright, fresh flavor.
- 7
Divide the mussels and sauce among four bowls, ensuring each serving gets plenty of roasted tomatoes and flavorful broth.
Tip: Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the delicious sauce.
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