Creole Mussels with Rice
Combine the rice, 1 tablespoon butter, salt and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil,
stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender, about
15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery, season with salt and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and Cajun seasoning; cook until the tomatoes start breaking down, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
Add 1 cup water and the mussels and season with salt. Cover and cook until the mussels open, 4 to 5 minutes (discard any unopened mussels). Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; season with salt.
Fluff the rice with a fork and divide among bowls. Top with the mussels and broth; sprinkle
with parsley.
Ingredients
Directions
Combine the rice, 1 tablespoon butter, salt and 2 cups water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil,
stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the rice is tender, about
15 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery, season with salt and cook until just tender, about 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce and Cajun seasoning; cook until the tomatoes start breaking down, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes.
Add 1 cup water and the mussels and season with salt. Cover and cook until the mussels open, 4 to 5 minutes (discard any unopened mussels). Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; season with salt.
Fluff the rice with a fork and divide among bowls. Top with the mussels and broth; sprinkle
with parsley.
