Steamed Mussels

By Jaymers

Easy and Delicious.

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

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.