Garlic White Wine Mussels

A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring fresh mussels steamed with garlic, white wine, and fresh herbs. Perfect as a light main course with a hint of zest and comfort.

Steps

1. Rinse mussels under cold water, discarding any open ones that do not close when tapped. 2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes). 3. Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer. 4. Add mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes until all mussels have opened. 5. Discard any mussels that remain closed. 6. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with fresh parsley. 7. Serve immediately, optionally with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.

500g fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded 2 cloves garlic, minced 100ml dry white wine 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Salt and black pepper to taste 1 slice crusty bread (optional)