Steamed Mussels in White Wine
Classic steamed mussels prepared in a flavorful white wine broth with shallots, onions, and butter. This elegant dish is finished with fresh parsley and served with the strained cooking liquid.
4 servings
8 min
Ingredients
- •1 large shallot
- •¼ whole onion
- •¼ cup dry white wine
- •3½ tablespoons unsalted butter
- •1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- •4½ pounds mussels
- •to taste black pepper
- •2 tablespoons flat-leaf parsley
- •1 piece cheesecloth
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Place shallot, onion, wine, butter, and vinegar in a large heavy pot. Add mussels, cover, and bring to a boil. Cook, gently shaking pot once or twice, until mussels open, 3-5 minutes (discard any mussels that don't open).
5 min
- 2.
Set a strainer lined with a double layer of cheesecloth over a bowl; set aside. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mussels to a large bowl. Pour mixture in pot through prepared strainer. Season broth with pepper and pour over mussels. Sprinkle with parsley.
3 min
