A Mussels in White Wine and Garlic Recipe

July 23, 2011

YIELD: 4

Ingredients

4	lbs live mussels
2	cups dry white wine
4	large shallots, finely chopped
4	cloves garlic, finely chopped
½	teaspoon salt
⅓	cup mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley,chervil,or basil,chopped
6	tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
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Directions

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

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.

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