Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEarl's PremierBangs Island Mussels Recipe

Bangs Island Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Earl's Premier
Time30m
Serves4

White Wine / Butter / Garlic / Fresh Herbs / Ciabatta

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Ciabatta

Method

Preparing the Mussels

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Start by cleaning the mussels. Rinse them under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any grit or barnacles. Discard any mussels that are cracked or open and do not close when tapped.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.

  3. 3

    Add White Wine

    Pour in the white wine and bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Cook the Mussels

    Carefully add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Cover with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

  5. 5

    Season with Herbs

    Once the mussels are cooked, stir in the chopped fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, basil), sea salt, and black pepper to taste. Mix well.

Preparing the Ciabatta

  1. 6

    Preheat Oven

    While the mussels are cooking, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 7

    Prepare Ciabatta

    Slice the ciabatta loaf in half lengthwise. Brush the cut sides with olive oil.

  3. 8

    Toast Ciabatta

    Place the ciabatta halves on a baking sheet and toast in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serving

  1. 9

    Serve the Dish

    Once the mussels are ready, serve them hot in a large bowl with the broth. Accompany with the toasted ciabatta for dipping.

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