Mussels in Earl Grey Tea Broth
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Mussels in Earl Grey Tea Broth

Mussels in Earl Grey Tea Broth

The citrus notes in Earl Gray tea provide a flavorful cooking liquid for luscious mussels, while ginger and chiles turn up the heat.

Servings: 12 servings
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Earl grey tea bags
3 oz
48 each
Water, hot approx. 120°F
7 lb 8.00 oz
15 cups
Ginger paste
3.50 oz
6 Tbsp
Chili paste
3.50 oz
6 Tbsp
Granulated sugar
2 oz
4 Tbsp
Kosher salt
2 oz
3 Tbsp
Vegetable oil
11.50 oz
1 1/2 cups
Leeks, thinly sliced
1 lb 8.00 oz
6 cups
Mussels in shells, scrubbed and debearded if necessary
6 lb
80 each
Heavy cream
13 oz
1 1/2 cups
Orange zest
0.50 oz
1 Tbsp
Tea Broth
  1. Place tea bags and hot water in a gallon or greater-sized pitcher; steep for 15 minutes then discard tea bags.
  2. Add ginger paste, chili paste, sugar and salt to the steeped tea. Keep warm.
Assembly (made-to-order)
  1. Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat; add 2 oz leeks and sauté 1-2 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  2. Increase heat to high and add 8 oz mussels; toss with leeks.
  3. Add 10 oz tea mixture; cover and cook approx. 2-3 minutes or until mussels open.
  4. Transfer mussels, using a slotted spoon, into a shallow bowl. Cover to keep warm.
  5. Add 2 Tbsp heavy cream and zest to hot tea mixture; stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Spoon over mussels and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 serving
Calories
480
Calories from Fat
350
% Daily Value
Total Fat
39g
61%
Saturated Fat
11g
57%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
60mg
21%
Sodium
2620mg
109%
Total Carbohydrate
19g
6%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
7g
Protein
11g
Vitamin A
45%
45%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
0 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 7 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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