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Steamed Mussels

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Steamed MusselsJohn Kernick

Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min

Servings: Serves 12 (as part of aïoli menu).

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 12 (as part of aïoli menu)

Ingredients

1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
3 lb mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed and beards removed
Garnish: fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs and lemon wedges

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook onion in oil in a 5- to 6-quart pot over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

    Step 2

    Add wine and mussels and bring to a boil. Cover and cook, shaking pot occasionally, until mussels are opened, 4 to 5 minutes. (Discard any unopened ones.)

    Step 3

    Transfer mussels to a platter with a slotted spoon, discarding steaming liquid.

TagsWhite WineWineAlcoholBeveragesMusselShellfishSeafoodMainDinnerGluten FreeDairy FreeNut FreeQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerOne-Pot MealsSteamGourmet
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