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Mussels Saganaki (Greek Midia Saganaki) Recipe

Mussels Saganaki (Greek Midia Saganaki)

Bushra
This authentic Mussels Saganaki (Midia Saganaki) brings the vibrant flavors of Greek seaside tavernas straight to your table in just 20 minutes. A beloved Greek appetizer where plump, tender mussels nestle in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce with melted feta cheese.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Greek, Mediterranean
Servings 4 portions

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 kg mussels, washed (50 ounces)
  • 1 glass white wine dry
  • 10 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 red onion
  • 1 spring celery
  • 1 carrot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley
  • 100 g feta cheese (3.5 ounces, optional)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Blend all the vegetables, apart from the tomatoes, into a blender, until finely chopped.
  • Heat a large saucepan into high heat and add the olive oil. Pour in the vegetable mixture and sauté.
  • Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves and add them into the pan along with the mussels and the feta cheese (crushed).
  • Pour in the white wine and cook at high heat, with the lid on, for 8-10 minutes.
Keyword feta mussels, saganaki recipe, Seafood, tomato shellfish
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