Easy White Wine and Olive Oil Steamed Mussels Recipe Email Link
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White Wine and Olive Oil Steamed Mussels

This appetizer or light meal can be made in less than 20 minutes and tastes amazing! Serve with butter-garlic bread and enjoy!
Servings: 2 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 3 lbs Atlantic Canadian mussels, rinsed & scrubbed, if necessary
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 bunch of fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup of water

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a French oven or heavy-bottomed pot on high heat for 1-2 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30-45 seconds.
  • Add mussels, wine, cayenne pepper, parsley and water. Stir with a wooden spoon and cover. Cook 5-7 minutes, until all mussels open. Discard any unopened mussels. Serve immediately with broth.

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