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Steamed Mussels II

By: STEPHANO

"Less is more when it comes to cooking mussels! Use only fresh mussels, which are tightly closed when you buy them. If you can't find fresh mussels, make something else! Serve with slices of fresh crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth."

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What to Drink?
	Sauvignon Blanc
	The Vodka Collins
	Special Lemonade

Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
10 Min

Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup shallots, minced
3/4 cup dry white wine
3 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a medium stock pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until translucent.
Pour in wine and mussels. Raise heat to medium/high and steam mussels until shells open, about 5 minutes.
Pour mussels and cooking liquid into a serving bowl, sprinkle with parsley and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.