Ingredients

• 4 lb mussels
• 3 T butter
• 3 T olive oil
• 1/2 C shallots, chopped
• 6 cl garlic, minced
• 2 ea tomatoes, seeded and diced
• 1/2 T dried thyme
• 1 1/4 C dry white wine
• 3/4 C chicken broth
• 2 T lemon juice
• 2 t kosher salt
• 1/2 t red pepper flakes
• 1/4 C flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 1 T lemon zest
• garlic toast or crusty bread

Instructions

1. Heat the butter and oil in a large pot. Cook the shallots until translucent, then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
2. Add the tomatoes, thyme, wine, broth, lemon juice, and red pepper. Season to taste. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the mussels and cover. Cook until the mussels open, moving the mussels around occasionally.
4. Plate, garnish with parsley and lemon zest, and serve with bread.

Source: A Beautiful Bite.com

Contributed by: Skip