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Mussels in White Wine

This elegant recipe for mussels in white wine will turn a kitchen zero into a hero, as an added bonus, it's quick, easy, and cheap to make.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 people

Ingredients

  • 4 TBS of butter
  • 2 shallots thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic
  • 2 cups of dry white wine
  • 3-4 lbs of mussels
  • ½ cup of chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Over medium-high heat melt butter in a saucepan.
  • Sautee shallots and garlic until soft (2 minutes)
  • Turn heat to high and add dry white wine
  • Add live mussels and cook for 7-10 minutes until the majority of the shells are open
  • Do not cook longer than 10 minutes.
  • Add chopped parsley (reserving a few pinches for garnish) cover with a tight-fitting lid and toss to coat the mussels in the sauce.
  • Plate in a shallow bowl
  • Ladle sauce over top and sprinkle with a bit of fresh chopped parsley.
  • Enjoy!