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Penn Cove Mussels Steamed in Orange Juice with Basil

Here's how you make Penn Cove Mussels Steamed in Orange Juice with Basil
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  • Servings: 2
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 10m
    • The following recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 large orange (navel orange)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil)
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 pound mussels (scrubbed and beards removed, 16 large mussels)
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon shallot, finely minced
  • Fresh basil leaf
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Grate the orange rind and reserve.

  • Step 2: Cut 1 thin slice from the middle of the orange and cut it into little triangles; reserve.

  • Step 3: Juice the remaining orange.

  • Step 4: In a large skillet that has a lid, mix the minced basil, oil, pepper, mussels, water, shallots, orange juice and half the grated rind. Cover the pan and bring to a boil and steam for a few minutes until the mussels open.

  • Step 5: Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon and discard the ones that didn't open.

  • Step 6: Place them on plates lined with fresh basil leaves. Garnish with orange triangles. Sprinkle the remaining orange rind on top.

  • Step 7: Pour the cooking broth into a small dishes, to dip mussels into.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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