Buzara od Mušlja iz Boke (Kotor Bay Mussels in Garlic, Parsley & Breadcrumb Wine Sauce) – Authentic Montenegro Recipe
Harvested from the clear waters of Boka Kotorska and steamed in white wine, garlic, and golden breadcrumbs.
- Country of Origin
- 🇲🇪 Montenegro (Southern Europe, Europe)
- Dietary Profile
- pescatarian
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 25 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Plump mussels or shrimp, Crusty grilled bread, Cherry tomatoes, Dry white wine, 5 cloves garlic
Ingredients for Buzara od Mušlja iz Boke (Kotor Bay Mussels in Garlic, Parsley & Breadcrumb Wine Sauce) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) plump mussels or shrimp, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups crusty grilled bread, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with dry white wine
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Montenegro seasoning (5 cloves garlic, flat-leaf parsley, toasted breadcrumbs, olive oil)
- 2.5 cups rich culinary stock or aromatic cooking liquid, plus 2 tbsp cooking oil
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Warm cooking oil in a heavy pot over medium heat; gently sweat the minced onion, garlic, and dry white wine for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in 5 cloves garlic, flat-leaf parsley, toasted breadcrumbs, olive oil and toast for 45 seconds to release the essential oils of Montenegro's kitchen.
- Add plump mussels or shrimp and crusty grilled bread, tossing to coat in the aromatic base.
- Pour in the stock, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 18–20 minutes until tender and deeply flavorful.
- Fold in cherry tomatoes, adjust seasoning, and ladle steaming hot into deep bowls.