Adriatic mussels or shrimp simmered in a fragrant sauce of white wine, garlic, tomato, olive oil, and fresh herbs — coastal Montenegro on a plate.
Ingredients
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1kg fresh mussels, cleaned
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4 cloves garlic, sliced
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200ml dry white wine
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4 tbsp olive oil
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200g cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 tsp red pepper flakes
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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Salt, pepper
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Breadcrumbs (optional topping)
Instructions
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1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Sauté garlic and pepper flakes 1 min.
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2
Add tomatoes, cook 3 min until softened.
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3
Pour in white wine, bring to a simmer.
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4
Add cleaned mussels, cover, and cook 4-5 min until shells open.
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5
Discard any unopened mussels. Toss with fresh parsley.
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6
Serve in bowls with the sauce and crusty bread for dipping.
Did You Know?
Coastal Montenegrins say the best buzara must be eaten within sight of the sea where the shellfish were caught that morning.