Video Ricetta: Zuppa di cozze, calamari, polpi, seppie ( Campania) Cucinando per Caso e pe

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides flavor without alcohol.

fish stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter and can be made at home.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and neutral in flavor.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: crackers

Crackers provide a crunchy alternative.

Clean the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until softened.

Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot.

Add mussels, fish stock, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until mussels open.

Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Stir in chopped parsley and the juice of half a lemon.

Serve hot with crusty bread on the side for dipping.

Cooking Techniques

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