Steamed Mussels
I absolutely love any type of seafood. But mussels hold a special place in my heart. They are delicious, healthy, and quick to make. This recipe is a full meal in itself and comes together in less than 30 minutes. The broth pairs well with this garlic bread recipe.
Steamed Mussels
Course: DinnerDifficulty: EasyServings
6
servingsTotal time
30
minutesIngredients
4 pounds mussels
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
Directions
- Rinse mussels with cold water and check them over. Each mussel should be closed. If the shell is open, tap the mussel lightly on a surface. If the shell doesn’t slowly close in a few minutes, discard the mussel. Discard any with broken shells.
- Heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat in the saucepan. Sauté the 3 cloves of garlic and 1/4 cup of onion for three minutes. The onions should be slightly softened and garlic fragrant.
- Pour all of the mussels into the pot. Add 1 cup of broth and 1/2 cup of wine to the pot.
- Immediately cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 5 minutes and shake the pan occasionally.
- The majority of the mussels should be open by now. Cover for an additional 1 to 2 minutes if many are still closed. Discard any mussels that haven’t opened after this second cooking stage.
- Serve the mussels with the broth and a slice of crusty bread.
