Mussels are secretly the fastest fancy dinner on earth. Ten minutes from pan to bowl. No fuss. No fishy business. Just sweet, tender mussels in a ridiculously good garlic butter wine broth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Grab a baguette. You’ll want to drink the sauce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 2 as a main, 4 as an appetizer.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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2 lbs (900g) fresh mussels, cleaned and de-bearded<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n
6 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup dry white wine (or seafood broth)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Juice of \u00bd lemon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Crusty bread for serving<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Clean Mussels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Scrub mussels under cold water. Pull off any “beards” (stringy bits).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Discard any with cracked shells or ones that stay open when tapped.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Make Garlic Butter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pour in white wine. Simmer 2 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Steam Mussels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Add mussels to pot. Cover and cook 5-7 minutes until all shells open.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Discard any that stay closed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Finish & Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Season with pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pour into a big bowl. Serve with crusty bread. Dip. Swoon.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Best fresh.<\/strong> Mussels are a same-day affair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Leftovers:<\/strong> Remove meat from shells. Store in broth up to 2 days.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reheat:<\/strong> Gently in a covered pot over low heat. Don’t overcook or they get rubbery.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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