Fragrant Steamed Mussles

By maredan

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 * 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 * 1 shallot, peeled and sliced
• 1 * 1 yellow, red or orange bell pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3 * 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 * 2 sprigs fresh oregano
• 2 * 2 cloves garlic, sliced
• 1 * 1 tablespoon mustard seed
• 4 * 4 pounds fresh Atlantic mussels, rinsed and de-bearded
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc
• * salt & pepper
• 2 * 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 * 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

1. Heat a large soup pot over medium high heat and add oil. Stir in shallot and cook for 1 minute.
2. Add sprigs of herbs, garlic and mustard seeds.
3. Add mussels, stirring once, then cover and let cook 1 minute.
4. Add wine and immediately cover. Cook mussels until all are opened, about 3 minutes.
5. Remove herb sprigs and pull out any mussels that have not opened. Season lightly and stir in butter and parsley.
6. Spoon mussels into a large serving bowl (or serve in pot) and serve immediately.