Garlic White Wine Mussels

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

Steps

1. Rinse the mussels under cold water and discard any that are open and do not close when tapped. 2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, 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 pot, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that remain closed. 5. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and squeeze lemon juice over the top. 6. Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the broth.

500g fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 lemon, cut into wedges