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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1/4 cup basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 lbs fresh lbs mussels
- fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- fresh basil, enough to garnish
Details
Servings 1
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 23mins
Adapted from food.com
Preparation
Step 1
1. Clean mussels in cold tap water. Make sure to remove any barnacles, remove the beard and any dirt. Discard any shells that are open and don't immediately close.
2. In a large stockpot, heat your oil very hot.
3. Add the garlic and saute quickly for 1 minute.
4. Add chopped basil, wine, broth, butter and bring to a boil.
5. Add mussels, cover with a lid, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
6. Remove lid, and stir well.
7 Replace lid and continue cooking til open.
8. With slotted spoon, remove mussels.
9 Season broth with salt and pepper, and pour hot broth over mussels.
10. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
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