Shrimp and Mussels with Sofrito

Name: Shrimp and Mussels with Sofrito
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Sofrito; 2 pounds mussels, rinsed and scrubbed; 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio; 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature; Coarse salt and ground pepper; Crusty bread (optional)

This shrimp and mussels boil is taken to the next level with the addition of sofrito, a flavorful Spanish sauce.

Source: Everyday Food, March 2012

Servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup Sofrito
2 pounds mussels, rinsed and scrubbed
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
Coarse salt and ground pepper
Crusty bread (optional)

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium, stir together sofrito and mussels. Add wine and 1/2 cup water and bring to a boil. Stir in shrimp, cover, and cook until mussels open and shrimp are opaque throughout, 6 minutes, stirring once. (Discard any unopened mussels.) Remove from heat and stir in butter until melted. Season with salt and pepper and serve with bread.