A really simple yet delicious recipe Ingredients
- 2lbs (1kg) Mussels
- 4oz (115g) unsalted butter
- 1 clove Garlic finely chopped
- 2 shallots finely diced
- 200ml dry white wine
- 1 bay leaf
- chopped parsley
In a large pan melt the butter over a medium/high heat. Added the shallots, a fry for a minute then add the garlic and bay leaf. After about 30 seconds add the wine. Once this is bubbling and producing plenty of steam add the mussels and put the lid on. Leave for four minutes before uncovering and adding the parsley. The mussels should have opened – discard any that have not.
Transfer to warmed serving bowls, adding the sauce left in the pan and serve with crusty bread or chips.
The recipe above is the classic recipe. Some people like to add cream just before serving and personally I dice a couple tomatoes and add them with the parsley.