Discard any mussels with cracked or opened shells. If necessary, debeard mussels by pinching the clump of hair-like fibers on the shell and firmly pulling the beard out. Rinse mussels under cold running water to remove any sand and grit.
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Description
For this traditional French dish, fresh mussels are steamed in a buttery wine broth that’s flavored with shallots and garlic. Serve over cooked pasta to soak up every drop of the aromatic cooking sauce.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
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2 lbs. Fish Market live large mussels | ||
4 oz. Hy-Vee angel hair pasta | ||
½ c. Hy-Vee unsalted butter, divided | ||
¼ c. minced fresh garlic | ||
⅓ c. finely chopped shallots | ||
5 tbsp. finely chopped Italian parsley, divided; plus additional for garnish | ||
1 c. dry white wine | ||
Hy-Vee Bakery sliced San Francisco sourdough bread, grilled; for serving |
Things To Grab
- 5- to 6-qt. Dutch oven
- Colander
- 2 serving bowls
Directions
Cook pasta in salted water according to pkg. directions until al dente. Drain and keep warm.
Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup butter in a 5- to 6-qt. Dutch oven over medium heat. When foamy, add garlic, shallots and 3 Tbsp. parsley. Cook for 25 to 30 seconds or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Remove Dutch oven from heat; add the wine. Return to heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 5 minutes or until reduced by half.
Add the mussels to Dutch oven. Cover and cook for 2 minutes. Without removing the lid, hold lid securely and gently shake the Dutch oven to toss mussels. Cook for 2 to 4 more minutes more or until all shells open.
Add remaining 1/4 cup butter and 2 Tbsp. parsley. Cover and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until butter is melted. Hold lid securely and gently shake the Dutch oven to toss mussels. Discard any mussels that do not open.
To serve, divide pasta between 2 serving bowls. Top with mussels. Spoon cooking liquid over the mussels. Serve with grilled bread. Garnish with additional parsley, if desired.
Nutrition facts
Servings
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 52g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
- Sodium: 1120mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 63g
- Protein: 37g
Daily Values
Recipe Source:
Seafood Without the Catch