CASA VEGA
Nerja, España
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StartersEasy🕒 25 min4 servings
Mussels in White Wine
Steamed mussels in white wine with garlic and parsley — a classic and quick seafood starter.
Ingredients
- 1.5 kg fresh mussels
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 200 ml white wine
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Good bread for serving
Method
- 1
Rinse the mussels thoroughly and discard any that don't close when tapped
- 2
Melt the butter in a large pot and sauté the shallot and garlic gently
- 3
Add the white wine and bring to a boil
- 4
Pour in the mussels and put the lid on
- 5
Steam for 4-5 minutes until the mussels have opened
- 6
Discard any mussels that haven't opened
- 7
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with bread for dipping in the delicious broth
Recipe tips
Scrub and debeard the mussels just before cooking, not too far in advance.