target | Rice Pilaf with Mussels
1 tablespoon of oil
1 tablespoon of chopped garlic
1 tablespoon of chopped shallots
1 teaspoon of paprika
1 cup of white rice
2 cups of chicken stock or mild fish stock, lightly salted
Salt to taste
Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
2 pounds of mussels, cleaned and debearded
Chopped parsley for garnish |
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Sauté the garlic, shallots and paprika in oil in a large shallow casserole with a tight-fitting lid; do not brown. Add the rice and sauté until it begins to color. Add the stock, salt and lemon zest; cover. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cook until the liquid is almost absorbed, about 15 minutes. Add the mussels, replace cover and cook another 5 minutes or until mussels open. Garnish with chopped parsley. |
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