Pei Mussels Recipe
Lemon-butter, white wine, grilled bread
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Grilled Bread
Method
Preparation of Mussels
- 1
Clean the Mussels
Rinse the PEI mussels under cold running water, scrubbing the shells with a brush to remove any dirt or debris. Remove the beards (the fibrous strands) if necessary.
- 2
Sauté Aromatics
In a large pot over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and diced shallots, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add Wine and Mussels
Pour in 1 cup of dry white wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- 4
Finish the Sauce
Once the mussels are cooked, stir in 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat.
Preparation of Grilled Bread
- 5
- 6
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the bread slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are toasted and have grill marks.
Serving
- 7
Plate the Mussels
Serve the mussels in a large bowl, drizzling the sauce over the top. Accompany with the grilled bread slices for dipping.