Steamed Mussels with Tomato Chili Crisp Broth

Cleaning bivalves can be a hassle, but it’s absolutely worth the effort for these spicy, steamed mussels. Tomato paste gets caramelized with butter to bring a slight sweetness. Then, the combination of fire-roasted crushed tomatoes, white wine, and slightly briny juice from the mussels creates a glorious broth that demands to be soaked up with slices of grilled baguette. Be sure to use fresh mussels for this, rather than frozen ones, to get the flavorful juice that comes from steaming musse