How To Cook Mussels

How To Cook Mussels
  • Author: Mitch Tonks

This delicious mussel dish is a delightful medley of flavors that will transport your taste buds to the coast. Tender mussels cooked in a fragrant white wine and garlic broth, finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, ready to be enjoyed with a side of crusty bread. Get ready to savor this exquisite seafood treat!

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 1kg/2lb 3oz mussels
  • drizzle olive oil
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 garlic
  • 75ml/2½fl oz dry white wine
  • handful of fresh parsley
  • crusty bread

Instructions

  • Clean and debeard the mussels. If any mussels are opened, tap them lightly on a hard surface. If they don't close, discard them.
  • Heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy-based pan. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, but not browned.
  • Add the wine to the pan and boil for a minute to burn off the alcohol.
  • Add the mussels to the pan. Add most of the chopped parsley, cover the pan with a lid and cook the mussels for about 3-4 minutes, giving the pan a shake from time to time. The mussels are cooked when they've opened up. Be sure to discard any that don't open.
  • Sprinkle in the remaining parsley, then spoon the mussels into a serving bowl. Pour over the cooking liquid and serve with some crusty bread.

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Cook Time

10M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 4 as a starter