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 (the fibrous strands) by pulling them off firmly.
2
Chop Ingredients
Finely chop the garlic and shallots. Roughly chop the fresh parsley and zest the lemon.

3
Sauté Aromatics
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and shallots, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until softened but not browned.
4
Add Wine and Mussels
Pour in the dry white wine and bring to a simmer. Add the cleaned black mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels open.
5
Season and Serve
Once the mussels are open, remove them from heat. Stir in the chopped parsley, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Serve immediately in bowls with the broth and lemon wedges on the side.