Mejillones al vino blanco y ajo

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 kg (3lbs) mussels (in shells / half-shell (cleaned))
• 1/2 cup butter
• 6 garlic cloves (thinly sliced )
• 1 red chilli (finely chopped )
• 1 1/2 cups white wine
• juice of 1 lemon
• 2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped )
• salt and pepper (to taste )

Preparación

1. 1

   Melt the butter in a deep pan with a lid.

2. 2

   Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.

3. 3

   Pour in the wine and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.

4. 4

   Add the mussels then cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes or until they are all open. Discard any mussels that don't open (if using whole mussels)

5. 5

   Add parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.

6. 6

   Serve with crusty bread for dipping.