Garlic White Wine Mussels

A flavorful and aromatic dish featuring fresh mussels steamed in a garlic and white wine broth, finished with fresh parsley. Perfect as a light main course or an impressive appetizer.

Steps

1. Rinse and clean the mussels thoroughly, discarding any that are open and do not close when tapped. 2. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium heat. 3. Add the minced garlic and shallot, sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes. 4. Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. 5. Add the mussels to the pan, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes until all mussels have opened. 6. Discard any unopened mussels. 7. Season with salt, pepper, and sprinkle fresh parsley over the top. 8. Serve immediately with a lemon wedge on the side if desired.

500g fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup dry white wine 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 small shallot, finely chopped 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 1 lemon wedge (optional)