Steamed Mussels in Saffron Broth

By á-4131

Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 pound mussels)
8 points plus

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 (8-ounce) bottle clam juice
• 4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add garlic; sauté 30 seconds. Add saffron; sauté 15 seconds. Stir in tomato paste, whipping cream, and clam juice; bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally. Add mussels to pan. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until mussels open; discard any unopened shells.