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Mussels in White Wine and Garlic

Name: Mussels in White Wine and Garlic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 lbs live mussels; 6 tbsp butter, cut into pieces; 4 large shallots, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 tsp salt; 2 cups dry white wine; 1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley, chervil, or basil), chopped

Plump mussels steam open in a buttery white wine broth perfumed with garlic and shallots, creating an elegant dish that feels restaurant-worthy but comes together in under 25 minutes. Fresh herbs finish the broth with brightness, making it begging to be soaked up with crusty bread. Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a special weeknight dinner.

Prep

15 minutes

Cook

10 minutes

Total

25 minutes

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Instructions

1
Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
2
Using your fingers or a 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 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
Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.