Mussels in White Wine and Garlic |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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elegant seafood extravaganza Ingredients:
4 lbs live mussels |
2 cups dry white wine |
4 large shallots, finely chopped |
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley,chervil,or basil,chopped) |
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces |
Directions:
1. Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
2. Using your fingers or paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard.
3. In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt.
4. Simmer 5 minutes.
5. Add mussels, cover, and increase heat to high.
6. Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in herbs and butter.
8. Remove from heat.
9. Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.
10. Serve immediately.
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