steamed mussels with with wine garlic and parsley

steamed mussels

Ingredients

  • 500g live mussels

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

  • 2 shallots, finely chopped

  • glass dry white wine

  • large handful chopped parsley

  • olive oil

Method

  1. Remove the beards from the mussels and give them a light clean under running water. Add the olive oil to a pan and put in the garlic and shallots, fry gently to soften but not colour then add the wine and bring to the boil, continue to boil for 2 minutes to take out some the alcohol.

  2. Add half of the parsley and the mussels, cover and allow the shells to steam open, this will take around 3-4 minutes, discard any that don't open.

  3. Add the remaining parlsey and serve in deep wide bowls.