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Mussels in White Wine and Garlic

Be sure to buy live mussels. Any open mussels that do not close when you press their shells a few times are dead, and you should discard them.
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry white wine
  • 4 large shallots, finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 4 pounds live mussels
  • 1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, chervil, or basil, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Directions

  1. Rinse and scrub mussels under cold running water. Using your fingers or a paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussels' shells), and discard.

  2. In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Add mussels.

  3. Cover, and increase heat to high. Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes. Stir in herbs and butter. Remove from heat. Divide mussels and broth among four bowls. Serve immediately.

Recipe Reviews

  • psofey
    17 May, 2011

    This is such a great recipe... showcases the mussels, no work at all, simple and elegant. I like to add some shaved fennel bulb. Yum!

  • aubs1701
    26 Apr, 2011

    This was wonderful! I also added crushed tomotoes and it was a great main dish for a dinner party we had for my mom's birthday. Have plenty of crusty bread on hand, because the juices are amazing to dip it in! Big hit! Even my 3 year old was eating it:) I will make it again.

  • amyngibson
    17 May, 2009

    This is such an effortless awesome dish! I serve it with angel hair spahgetti noodles drizzled with olive oil and some parmaggino reggiano and a salad of baby spinach, hearts of romaine, pear and gorgonzola with raspberry vinegrette.

  • kimwylie0523
    5 Apr, 2008

    REALLY good! Great recipe! I served them with linguini and sauteed bay scallops. Yum!

  • pinkcoco
    16 Feb, 2008

    i have always loved mussels no matter how they are cooked but this recipe made me loved them more. Great for eating while watching tv!