Mussels Steamed in White Wine
How to make steamed mussels in white wine.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds mussels cleaned and debearded
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 shallot finely chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- crusty bread for serving
Instructions
Prepare the Mussels
- Clean the mussels under cold running water, removing any grit or debris from the shells.Debeard the mussels by pulling off the fibrous threads protruding from the shells.
Cook the Aromatics
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Steam the Mussels
- Increase the heat to medium-high and pour in the white wine.
- Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Steam the mussels until they open, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
Season and Serve
- Once the mussels have opened, remove the pot from the heat. Season the mussels with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve the mussels hot with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
Notes
Enjoy your mussels in white wine as a delightful appetizer or main course, perfect for sharing with loved ones or as a special treat for yourself!