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Mussels with Spicy Vodka Tomato Sauce

Mussels with Spicy Vodka Tomato Sauce
Yields
1 serving

A great dish to put together for parties or appetizers with friends.

Courtesy of Dan Clapson of Dan’s Good Side

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ingredients

1
Tbsp butter
2
clove garlic
1
yellow onion, finely chopped
1 12 ½
oz can tomatoes
2
Tbsp vodka
1
tsp cayenne pepper
2
tsp smoked paprika
1
tsp cane sugar
1 12 ½
oz can artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
1
meyer lemon, zest and juice
1
lb(s) fresh mussels
1
Tbsp fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
salt and pepper to taste
warm bread (for soaking up the sauce; optional)
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directions

Step 1

Start by melting the butter in a large pan. Add in the garlic and chopped onion and cook on medium-high heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Next, pour in the canned tomatoes, vodka, cayenne, paprika and sugar. Bring to a simmer, reduce to medium heat and let cook,uncovered, for 20 minutes.

Step 2

After simmering, add the chopped artichoke hearts, lemon zest and juice to the sauce and continue to cook for 5 more minutes. After 5 minutes, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Finally, turn to medium-high heat, toss in the mussels, cover and cook until the shellfish pop open, about 3-4 minutes. Pour the piping hot mussels and sauce into a large serving platter and devour with friends. So good!

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