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Mussels Steamed In White Wine

James P. DeWan|

Mussels Steamed In White Wine
4.7 (3 ratings)
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A simple presentation with delicious results. This serves two as a main course or up to six as an appetizer.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
Servings
2
Mussels steamed in white wine recipe
Total time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoon butter, divided and cut into roughly 1/2-tablespoon pieces
  • 1 large shallot, cut into small dice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 pound mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley or other herbs, minced, divided
  • salt as needed
  • crusty bread for serving
Directions
  1. Step 1: Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add 1 large diced shallot and 2 cloves minced garlic and sweat, stirring occasionally, until wilted and translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 cup dry white wine and increase heat.
  3. Step 3: When wine comes to a boil, add 2 pounds mussels and cover the pan. When liquid returns to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and steam mussels, covered, until nearly all are opened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Turn off heat and, with a slotted spoon, remove mussels to serving bowls, discarding any mussels that have not opened. Whisk remaining butter into liquid to emulsify along with ¼ cup minced herbs.
  5. Step 5: Taste for seasoning and add salt if needed.
  6. Step 6: Pour liquid equally over each portion of mussels and serve immediately with crusty bread.
 
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