Mussels in white wine

By oppro2000

Ingredients

• 4 lbs live mussels
• 2 cups dry white wine
• 4 large shallots, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley,chervil,or basil,chopped
• 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/mussels-in-white-wine-and-garlic-13162?oc=linkback

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
2
Using your fingers or pairing knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard.
3
In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt.
4
Simmer 5 minutes.
5
Add mussels Cover, and increase heat to high.
6
Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir in herbs and butter.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.
10
Serve immediately

Read more at: http://www.food.com/recipe/mussels-in-white-wine-and-garlic-13162?oc=linkback