Mussels with Spicy Tomato Oil and Grilled Bread
Mussels with Spicy Tomato Oil and Grilled Bread is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionHeat oil in a large saucepan over medium.
Cook garlic, stirring occasionally, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer garlic to a small bowl.
Increase heat to medium-high and add tomatoes to oil.
Cook, pressing down on tomatoes using a wooden spoon until they are very soft and broken down, 8–10 minutes; pluck out peels.
Stir in chili oil and fennel seeds; season with salt.
Add mussels, cover, and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until mussels open, 5–8 minutes (discard any mussels that don’t open).
Using a slotted spoon, transfer mussels to shallow bowls.
Add butter to tomato oil and stir until melted and incorporated.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Ladle oil over mussels and top with chives and fried garlic.
Serve with grilled bread.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.