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Steamed mussels spanish style

Steamed mussels spanish style

Ingredients for 8 servings

  • 80 mussels well washed and cleaned
  • 1 cup mastiha liqueur
  • 1 cup water
  • ¾ cup blanched almonds
  • ½ cup pine nuts
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • ½ cup finely chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh coriander
  • ½ teaspoon mastiha powder
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion very finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped tomatoes with their juice
  • 2 teaspoons tomato paste

  1. Place the mussels in a large pot along with the mastiha liqueur and water. Cover and steam them for 6 to 7 minutes until the mussels open. Discard any that do not open. Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon to a bowl. Strain the cooking liquid and set it aside.
  2. Place the almonds pine nuts garlic parsley coriander mastiha powder and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  3. Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté until soft for about 5 minutes. Add the paprika cayenne tomatoes and tomato paste. Add the almond mixture and enough of the reserved mussel cooking liquid to create a very thick sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  4. Arrange the mussels on a serving platter and spoon a little of the sauce into each shell. Serve immediately.