Steamed Musseles with White wine butter sauce

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So, I am having a craving!  Yes, mussels, butter, wine….  so, why not find a recipe that combines them all??

http://www.finecooking.com/recipes/steamed_mussels_wine_garlic.aspx

I want to cook this sometime this weekend!

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Steamed Mussels with Wine, Garlic & Parsley

by Joanne Smart

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Serves six to eight.

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3-1/2 to 4 lb. mussels
2 Tbs. extra-virgin olive oil
1 Tbs. unsalted butter
6 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 shallots, thinly sliced
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 cups dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc or any other crisp, herbal white wine
3/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Good-quality crusty bread, sliced or torn into pieces, for serving

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Rinse the mussels well under cold water. Pick them over, pulling off any beards and discarding any mussels that are broken or gaping open.

In a large pot with a lid, heat the oil and butter over medium heat. Add the garlic, shallots, and red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant and soft but not colored, 3 to 5 minutes.

Add the mussels, wine, and half of the parsley. Increase the heat to high, and cover the pan. After 2 minutes, remove the lid and toss the mussels well with a large spoon. Cover the pot again and cook until the mussels have opened wide, another 3 to 4 minutes. Add the remaining parsley, give the mussels a final toss, and divide the mussels and the broth among bowls. Serve the bread alongside.

nutrition information (per serving):
Size : based on eight servings; Calories (kcal): 260; Fat (g): 9; Fat Calories (kcal): 80; Saturated Fat (g): 2; Protein (g): 24; Monounsaturated Fat (g): 4; Carbohydrates (g): 10; Polyunsaturated Fat (g): 1.5; Sodium (mg): 570; Cholesterol (mg): 60; Fiber (g): 0;

photo: Scott Phillips

From Fine Cooking 76 , pp. 54

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