Mussels & Garlic Sauce Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Mussels
Rinse the fresh mussels under cold running water, scrubbing the shells to remove any dirt or barnacles. Remove any beards (the fibrous strands) that are attached to the mussels.
2
Mince the Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
3
Chop the Parsley
Finely chop the fresh parsley and set aside.

4
Heat the Oil
In a large pot or deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
5
Sauté the Garlic
Add the minced garlic to the pot, stirring constantly for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
6
Add the Mussels
Carefully add the cleaned mussels to the pot, stirring to coat them in the garlic oil.
7
Pour in the Wine
Pour the white wine over the mussels and add the salt and black pepper. Cover the pot with a lid.
8
Steam the Mussels
Allow the mussels to steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until they have opened up. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
9
Add Parsley
Once the mussels are cooked, remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
10
Serve
Serve the mussels hot, garnished with lemon wedges if desired, and with crusty bread on the side for dipping into the sauce.