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East Coast Mussels in White Wine and Garlic Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4lbs live mussels
6tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
4large shallots, finely chopped
4garlic cloves, finely chopped
1⁄2teaspoon salt
2cups dry white wine
1⁄3cup mixed fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley,chervil,or basil,chopped)
Directions:
Directions:
1. Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
2. Using your fingers or paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard. Discard any broken mussels. If any mussels are open and resist being closed, discard them.
3. In a large stockpot set over medium heat, melt the butter. Once it's hot, add shallots, garlic, and salt.
4. Add the wine and bring to a boil.
5. Add mussels and cover.
6. Steam until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in herbs.
8. Remove from heat.Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.
Serve immediately.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4 to 6
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Son Tom, gave us this recipe and we made it for his birthday dinner- July 1, 2025 (38 years old)
Everyone loved it.

 

 

 

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