Mussels in Wine Sauce

Submitted by Shannon in VA

"Quick and easy use of mussels and white wine"

 

• Ready In: 12mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs mussels
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1⁄3 cup shallot (minced)
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 3 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1⁄2 whole wheat baguette (thick sliced)
• 2 cups mixed greens
• 1⁄2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

directions

1. Scrub and De-beard mussels, discard any that do not close to the touch.
2. In large pot, add wine, shallots, garlic and mussels, bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat, cover and cook stirring occasionaly until mussels are opened (approx. 5 min).
4. Meanwhile, pre-heat broiler, and broil whole grain baguette 3 minutes each side. Remove and wrap in aluminum foil to keep warm, set aside.
5. Remove mussels with sloted spoon into indivikdual bowls, discard unopened mussels.
6. Bring remaining liquid to boil, boil 2-3 minutes. Pour hot liquid over mussels.
7. Arrange mixed greens on salad plate, drizzle with white wine vinegar and olive oil.
8. Serve with crusty whole grain baguette.

Reviews

[I'mPat]

I used 1K of mussels and added half a large red chilli and instead of shallots (due to dietary reasons) used spring onion/green onion (white part) but didn't serve with the sald but the DH and I really enjoyed the mussels, thanbk you Shannon in VA.