There is something so humble yet impressive at the same time about a serving of these classic white wine & shallot mussels. This is the perfect way to indulge on a summer evening – we recommend serving with a side of truffle fries for some extra indulgence.
Here’s how you need to prepare your mussels:
Ingredients:
4lbs live mussels
2 cups dry wine
4 large shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1⁄3 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley,chervil,or basil,chopped)
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
Preparation:
Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
Using your fingers or paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard.
In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add mussels, cover, and increase heat to high.
Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.
Stir in herbs and butter.
Remove from heat.
Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
This is one of our favourite ways to enjoy seafood in the summer, we hope you like it as much as we do. If you make this recipe, please share with us on Instagram by tagging @stokesstores and use the hashtag #StokesMoments.