Steamed Mussels II

Fresh mussels steamed in butter, shallots and white wine.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ground black pepper to taste
• 3 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 0.75 cup dry white wine
• 0.25 cup shallots, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a medium stock pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until translucent.

Step 2

Pour in wine and mussels. Raise heat to medium/high and steam mussels until shells open, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Pour mussels and cooking liquid into a serving bowl, sprinkle with parsley and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.