Mussels In Butter Sauce Recipe
A Salt Cellar Specialty, fresh Blue Hill Bay mussels served in a broth with drawn butter.
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Ingredients
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Mussels
Butter Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Clean the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold running water and scrub the shells with a brush to remove any dirt. Discard any mussels that are open or damaged.
- 2
Prepare the Butter Sauce
In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, add the salt and black pepper. Keep warm on low heat.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Mussels
In a large pot, add the white wine, shallots, garlic, and cleaned mussels. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- 4