Mussels with Sherry, Saffron, and Paprika

Name: Mussels with Sherry, Saffron, and Paprika
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup sliced shallots; 3 cloves garlic; ¾ cup dry Sherry; 1 can diced tomatoes; ¾ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon saffron threads; 3 dozen mussels; ½ cup Italian parsley

A luxurious Mediterranean-style dish featuring fresh mussels steamed in a fragrant broth of sherry, saffron, and fire-roasted tomatoes, finished with fresh parsley. Perfect for a sophisticated seafood dinner.

4 servings

15 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•3 tablespoons olive oil
•1 cup sliced shallots
•3 cloves garlic
•¾ cup dry Sherry
•1 can diced tomatoes
•¾ teaspoon paprika
•½ teaspoon saffron threads
•3 dozen mussels
•½ cup Italian parsley

Cooking Instructions

1.
Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add Sherry, tomatoes with juice, paprika, and saffron; sprinkle with salt and generous amount of pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium; boil gently 3 minutes to blend flavors. Add mussels and half of parsley; cover and cook until mussels open, about 3 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open). Stir in remaining parsley. Divide mussels and juices among bowls and serve.
15 min