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PAN STEW OF SHELLFISH AND TOMATOES

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sliced garlic
1 1/2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 cup dry white wine
Salt and freshly ground pepper
3 large yellow tomatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh purple or green basil
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley

In large skillet, over medium-high heat, warm oil. Add garlic; cook 3 to 4 minutes, until light brown. Add mussels and white wine; season with salt and pepper. Cover and cook about 2 minutes, until mussels begin to open. As they open, transfer them to a plate, discarding any that is not open.

Over medium-high heat, cook juices until reduces by about half. Add tomatoes; cook 30 seconds, just until they begin to color the juice. Add basil, tarragon, parsley and mussels to pan, with any juices left on plate. Stir to reheat. Serve right away.

Serves 4.

Per serving: About 300 calories, 11 g proteins, 41 g carbohydrates, 10 g fat, 33% calories from fat, 25 mg cholesterol, 930 mg sodium, 3 g fiber.

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