White Wine—Steamed Mussels |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Mussels make any meal a special occasion, but they're so easy and quick to cook that they're perfect for an impromptu casual dinner party. Serve them with a garden salad and Garlic Bread for sopping up the sauce. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon butter |
1/4 cup minced shallots (2 medium) |
1 serrano chile, finely chopped |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded (about 60) |
1/2 cup dry white wine |
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley |
Directions:
1. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add shallots and chile to pan, and sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Stir in salt and pepper.
2. Add mussels and wine; cover and cook 7 minutes or until shells open; discard any unopened shells. Divide mussels evenly among 4 shallow bowls. Sprinkle evenly with parsley.
3. Serve with: Garlic Bread
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