Mussels In Zucchini Basil Broth

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb zucchini, coarsely chopped (about 2 to 3 medium)
• 3/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaf
• 1 medium shallot, coarsely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 4 lbs cultivated mussels, scrubbed and beards removed

Recipe

• 1 purée zucchini, basil, shallot, garlic, water, salt, pepper, and oil (in batches if necessary) in a blender until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes per batch.
• 2 transfer zucchini purée to a wide 6- to 7-quart heavy pot and add mussels. bring to a simmer, uncovered, over moderately high heat, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels just open wide (check frequently after 5 minutes and discard any mussels that remain unopened after 8 minutes).