Mussels in White Wine Sauce with Garlic Bread on the Side
From Martha Stewart - Photo by Rob Tannenbaum

Mussels in White Wine Sauce

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From Martha Stewart. If you’re having a dinner party, this is the perfect appetizer or main dish for those who love fish, especially mussels! It’s also great for a romantic dinner in. So easy to prepare, and under 30 minutes! Try getting your fresh mussels from Sierra Seafood Specialties, 40134 Enterprise Drive, in Oakhurst.

Mussels in White Wine Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Dry White Wine
  • 2 Large Shallot Finely chopped
  • 3 Clove Garlic Finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 lb Mussels in the Shell
  • 2 TB Mixed Fresh Herbs Parsley, Chervil, or Basil, Chopped
  • 4 TB butter cut into pieces
  • 1 Med Tomato Coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • Rinse and scrib mussels under cold running water. Using your fingers or a paring knife remove beards (strings that hang from the mussels' shells) and discard
  • In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallot, garlic, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Add tomatoes.
  • 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 among four bowls, and cover with broth. Serve immediately.