Maltese Mussels with Tomato, Caper and Mint

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Tomato and capers bring salinity, mint brings lift, and together they turn mussels into a bright island-style dish that tastes of sun and sea.

Serves: 6 people

Preparation time: 9 min

Ingredients

• Fresh mussels – 1.8 kg
• Olive oil – 3 tbsp
• Onion – 1 small, chopped
• Garlic – 3 cloves, sliced
• Tomatoes – 3 ripe, diced
• Capers – 2 tbsp, rinsed
• Dry white wine – 120 ml
• Fresh mint – 2 tbsp, torn
• Parsley – 2 tbsp, chopped
• Black pepper – to taste

Method

STEP 1
Clean the mussels and keep them ready. This broth is built more like a light sauce, so give the tomatoes a few minutes to soften properly.
STEP 2
Cook the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add the tomatoes and let them break down into a loose sauce.
STEP 3
Stir in the capers and wine and cook for another minute or two.
STEP 4
Add the mussels, cover the pot and steam until opened.
STEP 5
Right at the end fold in the mint and parsley so they stay fresh and aromatic.