Steamed Mussels with Rouille

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Ready In:
55mins
Ingredients:
11
Serves:
4
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ingredients

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directions

  • First, prepare rouille by putting garlic in a food processor.
  • Using a steel blade, mince finely.
  • Scrape down the sides of the processor bowl and add the eggs, salt and chili.
  • Blend well.
  • With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream.
  • Process for one more minute.
  • Thin, if necessary, with a little lemon juice.
  • Refrigerate after preparation.
  • Makes one cup.
  • After the rouille is made, clean the mussels by placing them in a pot of fresh water.
  • Examine each mussel, discarding any with broken shells.
  • Scrub each mussel and remove the"beard.
  • "Reserve cleaned mussels in a bowl.
  • In a large stockpot, combine the wine, garlic, ground pepper, and enough water to bring the stock up to a depth of three inches.
  • Bring the pot to a boil, cover, and then simmer for 15 minutes over low heat.
  • Remove the lid from the pot and carefully place the mussels in the pot.
  • Cover the pot and simmer over medium-high heat until the mussels just open (about five minutes).
  • Don't overcook the mussels.
  • Lift out mussels, place in a bowl, and cover to keep warm.
  • To serve, place mussels in individual soup bowls.
  • Ladle some of the stock over the mussels and then add a dollop of rouille.
  • Serve with slices of crusty bread to dip in the fragrant stock and more rouille as desired.

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