Ingredients
3 tbsp virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
¼ tsp chilli pepper; crushed
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
150 ml water
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
150 ml tomato juice
1 kg 1/2 ponds mussel,; washed and bearded
salt and freshly ground black pepper
¼ tsp ground lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juice
6 lemon wedges
2 tsp flat leaf parsley, chopped
Method
1) over a high heat, fry in hot olive oil, the onion and garlic and stir in the coriander, chilli, paprika, cumin, water, tomatoes and tomato paste, stirring continuously bring to the boil
2) add the cleaned mussels and stir well, ensuring that all the mussels are well coated with the sauce, simmer for 5-8 minutes (or until the mussels have opened), add the lemon juice and lemon zest, parsley and coriander ,stir.
To serve: garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
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