Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, cut into a thin julienne
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried red chile flakes
- 4 cups canned diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Grated zest of 1 lemon
For the mussels:
- 2 pounds black mussels (about 3 dozen), scrubbed
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- A few black peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
- Rock salt, for lining platter
- 1/2 lemon, for garnish
Description

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