Mussels with White Wine and Butter

Watch Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey make classic bistro mussels in white wine; learn how to sort and prep mussels properly, and how to know when they’re done.

Mussels with White Wine and Butter

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Ingredients

3 pounds mussels
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, cut into thin rings
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Crusty bread, for serving

Directions

Right before cooking, scrub mussels with a stiff sponge or brush under cold running water. (If the "beards" are still attached, trim them with a knife.)
While cleaning mussels, discard ones with broken shells. Lightly tap the hinge end of any open shells on a work surface. Discard those that don't close.
In a large pot with a lid, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
Add white wine and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over high.
Add mussels; stir to combine. Cover, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook until mussels open, 5 minutes, stirring once. Discard unopened mussels. (It's not unusual to lose a small portion of mussels at this point.)
Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and remaining butter until butter is melted. Serve with crusty bread.

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Mussels with White Wine and Butter

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