Steamed Mussels Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds mussels ((cleaned and debearded))
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter, (divided)
• 3 cloves garlic, (minced)
• 2 shallots, (minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup white wine, (such as Sauvignon blanc*)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped Italian flat leaf parsley

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash 2 pounds of mussels with a stiff brush and cut off the beards. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large, high-sided skillet over medium.

2. 2

   Add the 3 cloves minced garlic, 2 shallots (minced), 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant and soft, stirring occasionally, 1-2 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the mussels and 1/2 cup wine, stir to coat, then raise the heat to high. Cook for 2 minutes, stir and cover with a lid, and cook for 4-5 more minutes or until the mussels have opened. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 cup chopped parsley.

4. 4

   Serve in bowls with broth and garlic toasts for sopping the broth.