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tropics
07-28-2010, 06:18 PM
Mussels

2 lbs. mussels steamed in salted water ( red wine Optional )

8 to 10 Ripe Plum Tomatoes ( diced )

1 medium onion ( coarse chop )

4 garlic cloves ( fine dice )

nice bunch fresh Basil chopped

4 to 6 Tbsp. Capers

Calamata Olives sliced to taste ( optional )

pinch of Oregano ( Dried )

1/4 cup Olive Oil


In a large pot steam Mussels till just open, drain and let cool. Remove top shell, in
a large hot pan, add Olive Oil sautee onion lightly translucent, add Garlic when you
can smell it, add Tomatoes. Bring to a boil reduce heat simar 1/2 hr. add Basil,
Capers, Olives, and Oregano. Stir the Mussels back in simar 5 more min.

Enjoy

joeya78
07-29-2010, 05:47 AM
WOW! Richie that sounds awesome, all ya need is some Hoboken bread and your in buisness

tropics
07-29-2010, 02:27 PM
WOW! Richie that sounds awesome, all ya need is some Hoboken bread and your in buisness

:D Picked up a nice Semolina from Corados :)