Patti's Mussels a la Mariniere

Patti's mussels à la marinière are steamed in white wine, garlic, parsley, tomatoes, and green onions and will make you think you're in the south of France.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 161 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 50 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place mussels in a large bowl with enough cold water to cover; soak to remove any dirt or sand, about 20 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add garlic; cook 1 minute, but do not brown. Add tomatoes and green onions; cook until almost tender. Stir in wine, parsley, and butter; bring to a boil. Boil until liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes; season with salt and black pepper.

Step 3

Add mussels to the pot, cover, and cook until shells are opened, about 10 minutes. Transfer mussels and sauce to a large serving bowl, discarding any unopened shells.