Steamed Mussels with Wine, Garlic & Parsley

Serves six to eight.

by Joanne Smart
from Fine Cooking
Issue 76
Last Edit Date: 6/7/2011 2:32:58 PM

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3-1/2 to 4 lb. mussels
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
6 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or any other crisp, herbal white wine
3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Good-quality crusty bread, sliced or torn into pieces, for serving

Rinse the mussels well under cold water. Pick them over, pulling off any beards and discarding any mussels that are broken or gaping open.

In a large pot with a lid, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, shallots, and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant and soft but not colored, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add the mussels, wine, and half of the parsley. Increase the heat to high, and cover the pan. After 2 minutes, remove the lid and toss the mussels well with a large spoon. Cover the pot again and cook until the mussels have opened wide, another 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining parsley, give the mussels a final toss, and divide the mussels and the broth among bowls. Serve the bread alongside.

nutrition information (per serving):
Size : based on eight servings; Calories (kcal): 260; Fat (g): 9; Fat Calories (kcal): 80; Saturated Fat (g): 2; Protein (g): 24; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 4; Carbohydrates (g): 10; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1.5; Sodium (mg): 570; Cholesterol (mg): 60; Fiber (g): 0;

Photo: Scott Phillips

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by nasusoffcrane, 1/3/2011Excellent! Very tasty. We even increased the amount of garlic, but we are fiends :) The best in-house mussels yet. I think we have started a new tradition on New Years Day. We had this for brunch with some great crunchy bakery bread.