Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- 7 lbs Mussels in shells
- 3 oz Shallots or onions chopped fine
- 6 Parsley stems
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 Cup white wine
- 1/4 C Chopped parsley
- 3 oz Butter
- to taste Salt
- to taste Lemon Juice
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Step 1
First scrub the mussels well with a stiff brush and remove the beards. Clean them well by soaking them.
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Step 2
Then place the mussels in a stockpot or large sauce pot. Add the shallots or onions, parsley stems, pepper and the wine.
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Step 3
Cover the pot and set it over moderately high heat. Cook until the mussels open up. This will take about 5 minutes.
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Step 4
Drain the mussels and strain the liquid through the cheese cloth into a broad saucepan. Bring it to a boil.
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Step 5
Add the parsley and butter. Swirl the liquid in the pan until the butter is melted. Season to taste with salt and a few drops of the lemon juice.
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Step 6
For presentation, remove the top shells of the mussels. Place the mussels in broad soup plates and pour sauce over them.
