How to Make Mussels Bianco, White Wine Sauce

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides a savory base without the cost of wine.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: green onions

Green onions are more affordable and add freshness.

lemon

🥗Healthier: lime

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Clean mussels under cold water, scrubbing shells to remove any debris.

Discard any mussels that are open before cooking as they are dead.

Heat a large pan over medium heat and add 4 to 5 tablespoons of olive oil.

Add diced shallots to the pan and sauté for a minute before adding minced garlic.

Cook garlic for about 1.5 to 2 minutes until fragrant, then add half the juice of a lemon and a pinch of salt.

Add fresh basil and parsley to the pan before adding the mussels.

Add mussels to the pan and pour in 1.5 cups of white wine over them, covering the shells for flavor.

Cover the pan and cook mussels for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring halfway through after about 3 minutes.

Check mussels after 6 to 7 minutes; they should be open and cooked through.

Plate the mussels and pour some of the cooking liquid over them before serving.

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