Steamed Mussels in White Wine

Ingredients

Mussels

2 pounds, cleaned and debearded

Butter

2 tablespoons

Shallots

2, finely chopped

Garlic

4 cloves, minced

White wine

1 cup (preferably dry white wine, like sauvignon blanc)

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped

Instructions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Allow it to bubble but not brown.
2. Add the finely chopped shallots and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes, until they are soft and fragrant.
3. Pour in the white wine, stirring to combine, and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
4. Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, covering it with a lid to trap the steam. Cook for approximately 8-10 minutes, or until the mussels have opened up. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
5. Season the steamed mussels with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
7. Serve the mussels hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired, and don't forget to include some crusty bread to soak up the wonderful sauce.