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Steamed Mussels in White Wine

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Steamed Mussels in White WineRomulo Yanes

Serve this dish with toasted bread to soak up the juices. To debeard the mussels, grab the beard with a kitchen towel for a better grip.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    30 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 large shallot, finely chopped
1/4 onion, finely chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
4 1/2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Special Equipment

Cheesecloth

Preparation

  1. Step 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).

    Step 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.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 345 calories
16 grams fat
14 grams carbohydrate
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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