White Wine and Olive Oil Steamed Mussels
This light meal can be made in less than 20 minutes and tastes amazing! Serve with butter-garlic bread and enjoy!
Ingredients:
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1/4 cup olive oil (Available at Park Street Gourmet)
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1 clove garlic, minced
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3 lbs mussels, rinsed & scrubbed, if necessary (Available at Park Street Gourmet)
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1/4 cup (Marquis de beau rhond Sauvignon Blanc) white wine (Available at Park Street Gourmet)
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1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
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1 bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1/4 to 1/3 cup of water
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a French oven or heavy-bottomed pot on high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds.
Add mussels, wine, cayenne pepper, parsley and water. Stir with a wooden spoon and cover. Cook 5-7 minutes, until all mussels open. Discard any unopened mussels. Serve immediately with broth.
Goes well with a glass of Danzante Pinot Grigio