Steamed mussels in Maso Canali (white wine) recipe

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

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

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped shallots and minced garlic; sauté until softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.

Add mussels to the pot and cover with a lid; cook until mussels open, about 5-7 minutes.

Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.

Stir in butter, chopped parsley, bay leaves, thyme, and red pepper flakes.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste; mix well.

Serve mussels in a bowl with the broth and garnish with lemon wedges.

Accompany with crusty bread for dipping in the broth.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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