Mussels Oreganata Recipes

Steps:

• Preheat oven to broil.
• In a large bowl gently toss bread crumbs, herbs, olive oil, salt and pepper. Be careful not to overwork the mixture. Set aside.
• Line a baking sheet with rock salt and arrange 12 clam shells. The rock salt will help secure and level the clams on the baking sheet. Put 1 clam in each shell and top with 2 tablespoons of the bread crumb mixture. Drizzle with olive oil. Broil 2 to 3 minutes.

Steps:

• in a large heavy saucepan heat oil over med-high heat.
• saute garlic until aromatic about 30 secs.
• add tomatoes, parsley, oregano and hot pepper flakes; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
• add mussels, cover and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes or until mussels open.
• discard any that do not open.

Steps:

• For the chermoula sauce: Saute the garlic and onions in the olive oil in a saute pan on medium heat. Cook until they begin to caramelize, then add the butter, cilantro, tomatoes, red chiles, saffron, cumin and paprika. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Reduce the heat to low. Add the stock and cream, then cook, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 30 minutes. Remove from the heat. Puree with an immersion blender. Set aside.
• For the mussels chermoula: In a medium pot over high heat, saute the shallots in the olive oil for about 1 minute. Add the mussels and stir for one minute. Cover with 2 cups chermoula sauce (save any remaining sauce for another use). Add the butter and sambal. Cover and continue to cook for 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning. Place in a serving bowl, then top with the cilantro and serve with grilled bread slathered in harissa aioli.

Steps:

• To clean the mussels, put them in a large bowl with 2 quarts of water and the flour and soak for 30 minutes, or until the mussels disgorge any sand. Drain the mussels, then remove the "beard" from each with your fingers. If they're dirty, scrub the mussels with a brush under running water. Discard any mussels whose shells aren't tightly shut.
• In a large non-aluminum stockpot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 5 minutes; then add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, or until the shallots are translucent. Add the tomatoes, saffron, parsley, thyme, wine, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
• Add the mussels, stir well, then cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until all the mussels are opened (discard any that do not open). With the lid on, shake the pot once or twice to be sure the mussels don't burn on the bottom. Pour the mussels and the sauce into a large bowl and serve hot.