Green Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Shogun

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Clean the Mussels
Rinse the green mussels under cold running water. Scrub the shells with a brush to remove any dirt or barnacles. Remove the beards (the fibrous clumps attached to the mussels) by pulling them off.
2
Mince Garlic
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
3
Chop Parsley
Rinse the fresh parsley, dry it, and chop it finely.
4
Prepare Lemon
Cut the lemon in half, and set aside one half for garnish. Squeeze the juice from the other half into a bowl.

5
Heat Oil
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
6
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté for about 1-2 minutes, until fragrant, but not browned.
7
Add Mussels and Wine
Add the cleaned green mussels and white wine to the pot. Stir gently to combine.
8
Season
Sprinkle the salt and black pepper over the mussels, then cover the pot with a lid.
9
Cook Mussels
Cook the mussels for about 5-7 minutes or until they have opened up. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
10
Add Parsley and Lemon
Remove the pot from heat, and stir in the chopped parsley and fresh lemon juice.

11
Serve the Mussels
Transfer the cooked mussels to a serving dish, and garnish with lemon halves and additional parsley if desired. Serve immediately.