Linguine with Blue Mussels and Crispy Breadcrumbs
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Few things taste more like summer by the coast than pasta with blue mussels. In this version, the sweet mussels are accompanied by crispy breadcrumbs fried with anchovies and garlic, before being tossed with plenty of fresh parsley.
The pasta is deliberately kept relatively dry to preserve the crunch from the breadcrumbs. If you prefer a moister version, you can toss some of the mussel stock into the pasta along with the olive oil. In that case, you should just sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the finished dish so they retain their crispness.
Servings
: 4
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Ingredients
400
g
linguine
1.5
kg
blue mussels
2
shallots
3
cloves
garlic
1
dl
white wine
Olive oil
1
lemon in wedges
3
slices
day-old light bread
4
cloves
garlic
4
anchovy fillets
1
bunch
flat-leaf parsley
Olive oil
Chili flakes
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Instructions
Breadcrumbs
Step 1/5
Grate the bread into coarse crumbs.
Step 2/5
Peel and chop the garlic, chop the anchovy fillets and chop the parsley.
Step 3/5
Fry the crumbs golden and crispy in plenty of olive oil.
Step 4/5
Add garlic and anchovies and fry for another 1–2 minutes.
Step 5/5
Optionally chop the breadcrumbs for a finer texture and toss them with chopped parsley and chili flakes.
Mussels
Step 1/5
Clean the mussels and discard any that don't close with a light tap against the counter.
Step 2/5
Peel and chop the shallots and garlic.
Step 3/5
Sauté the shallots and garlic in a little oil in a large pot.
Step 4/5
Add mussels and white wine. Cover and steam for 3–4 minutes until they open.
Step 5/5
Remove the mussels from their shells, but leave about ⅓ in the shell for garnish – save the mussel stock for sauces and soups.
Pasta
Step 1/4
Cook linguine al dente.
Step 2/4
Toss the pasta with olive oil, mussels and ⅔ of the breadcrumbs.
Step 3/4
Plate in deep bowls and top with the remaining breadcrumbs.
Step 4/4
Finish optionally with extra parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
