Mussels with Garlic and Wine

Course: Seafood

Cuisine: Seafood

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: people

Calories: 410kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

It doesn't get much better or more comforting than a big bowl of steamed mussels with garlic and wine. Add some Pancetta, garlic, herbs, with a bit of cream and butter...and you'll be in heaven. PEI mussels are best. Give them a quick scrub and make sure the beards are removed (the dark fuzzy stuff on the edge of the mussel). Any mussels that are opened before cooking, discard. Any mussel that doesn't open after steaming, discard. Serve with toasted slices of thick bread for amazing dipping. Enjoy!

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Ingredients

8 - 10 slices bread sliced ½" thick
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1 oz pancetta chopped
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
1 lb mussels scrubbed and beards removed
½ cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
¼ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
Juice whole lemon about 1 tablespoon
Salt and pepper to taste healthy pinch of both
Pinch red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon parsley chopped

Instructions

Turn grill on medium-high, or pre-heat oven for 450°F.
Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil.
Grill, or bake, until toasted. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Add pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5 - 8 minutes.
Add another dash of olive oil to the pan. Add garlic and herbs and saute for about 1 minute.
Add mussels and white wine, cover the pan, and steam until the mussels open, about 7 minutes.
Carefully remove the lid, and add heavy cream, butter, lemon, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes - stir with a wooden spoon to incorporate.
Place mussels and sauce into serving dish. Discard any mussels that did not open during the steaming process.
Garnish with parsley, plus another small pinch of salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
Serve with toasted bread.

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Notes

Remember to rinse and scrub the mussels before steaming.

Use a good dry white wine. We prefer a quality Sauvignon Blanc.

Serve immediately after preparing with grilled or toasted bread on the side.

Nutrition

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