Mussels with Garlic Butter |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Garlic is a perfect partner for the shellfish in this easy starter. Pass a basket of soda bread to mop all the juices. Ingredients:
3 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed debearded |
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) butter |
3/4 cup finely chopped shallots |
6 large garlic cloves, minced |
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice |
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel |
Directions:
1. Place mussels in heavy large Dutch oven, cover and cook over high heat until mussels open, shaking pan occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain mussels, reserving liquid. Transfer mussels to bowl; discard any that do not open. Tent bowl with foil.
2. Melt butter in same Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons parsley, lemon juice, lemon peel and reserved liquid from mussels and bring to boil. Season to taste with pepper. Drizzle garlic butter over mussels. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.
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