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mussels in white wine and garlic

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MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE AND GARLIC

"elegant seafood extravaganza"

Ingredients

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

Direction

  1. Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
  2. Using your fingers or paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard. Discard any broken mussels. If any mussels are open and resist being closed, discard them.
  3. In a large stockpot set over medium heat, melt the butter. Once it's hot, add shallots, garlic, and salt.
  4. Add the wine and bring to a boil.
  5. Add mussels and cover.
  6. Steam until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.
  7. Stir in herbs.
  8. Remove from heat.
  9. Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.
  10. Serve immediately.