Recipes

New Zealand Greenshell™ Mussels with Rich Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

  • 24 New Zealand Greenshell™ Mussels (1/2 shell)

Rich Tomato Sauce

  • 40mls Olive Oil
  • Garlic Cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 Onion (finely chopped)
  • 2 x 400gm tin Roma Tomato Puree
  • 6 Ripe Roma Tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Basil (roughly chopped, saving a small
  • 1/2 tablespoon Fresh Italian Parsley (roughly chopped)
  • To season Flaky Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper

Method

In a heavy based saucepan, sauté onions & garlic in the oil until soft & transparent. Add tomatoes & tomato puree, allowing sauce to come up to the boil, and then reduce heat to bring sauce to a simmer & allowing the sauce to reduce & become thick. To finish the sauce, season to taste & stir in the fresh herbs. 

Warm the mussels in the sauce & serve in a suitable bowl or service dish.

 

Cooking & Storage Instructions

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