Garlic White Wine Mussels

A classic and flavorful dish featuring fresh mussels steamed in a rich garlic and white wine broth, perfect for a light yet satisfying main course.

Steps

1. Rinse and clean the mussels thoroughly, discarding any that are open and do not close when tapped. 2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and shallot, sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes. 3. Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. 4. Add the mussels to the pan, cover with a lid, and steam for 5-7 minutes until all mussels have opened. Discard any unopened mussels. 5. Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle chopped parsley over the top. 6. Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth if desired.

500g fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1 small shallot, finely chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 slice of crusty bread (optional)