Black Mussel Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the mussels
Rinse the black mussels under cold running water, scrubbing the shells with a brush to remove any dirt or barnacles. Remove the beards by pulling them away from the shell.
2
Chop the aromatics
Finely chop the garlic cloves and shallots. Roughly chop the fresh parsley, setting aside a small amount for garnish.
3
Prepare the lemon
Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into a small bowl, discarding any seeds.

4
Sauté the aromatics
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and shallots, sautéing until they are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
5
Add the mussels and wine
Add the cleaned black mussels to the pot, followed by the white wine. Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the mussels.
6
Steam the mussels
Cover the pot with a lid and allow the mussels to steam for about 5-7 minutes or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
7
Finish with parsley and lemon
Once the mussels are cooked, remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice. Toss well to combine.

8
Plate and serve
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to serving bowls along with some of the broth. Garnish with the reserved parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.