Steamed Mussels

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
• 1 cup dry white wine
• Salt to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
• 3 pounds live mussels cleaned, debearded
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Heat olive oil over medium heat in large, shallow pot. Add shallots and garlic and cook until shallots start to turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add thyme, wine and salt and pepper to taste, then bring to a simmer. Add mussels, cover pot and steam until mussels open, about 3 minutes.

Remove only mussels that have opened. Let closed mussels cook a little longer. Discard mussels that don't open after 5 minutes. Spoon mussels and liquid into 4 bowls and sprinkle with parsley.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Each serving: 141 calories; 201 mg sodium; 12 mg cholesterol; 8 grams fat; 4 grams carbohydrates; 5 grams protein; 0.06 gram fiber