Mussels Steamed in Spicy Tomato-Cilantro Broth

By mirelsonp

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups bottled clam juice
• 3 ripe tomatoes, seeded, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-8inch cubes
• 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
• Crusty bread

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Bring first 5 ingredients to boil in large pot, stirring occasionally. Add mussels and butter. Cover and cook until mussels open, about 4 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open). Stir in cilantro and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and serve with crusty bread.