Mussels in White Wine and Garlic - 2017 Albariño Verde
Recipe Date:
April 1, 2018
Cook Time:
00:00:00
Difficulty:
Easy
Measurements:
Imperial (US)
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dry, white wine
- 4 Large shallots, finely chopped
- 4 Garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 4 lbs Live mussels
- 1/3 cup Mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, chervil or basil, chopped
- 6 tbsps 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. (Be sure to select fresh, live mussels)
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.