Steamed Mussels
Ingredients
2 pounds mussels, cleaned
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, diced
4 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 ½ cup chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Lemon wedges and crusty bread for serving
Instructions
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Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once melted, add the olive oil and stir in the salt, shallot and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes.
Add the mussels and give them a good toss. Add the white wine and chicken stock and cover the pot. Cook 3-4 minutes then toss the mussels again. Place the lid back on the pot and cook for another 4-6 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat, add the parsley and toss. Remove any mussels that have not opened.
Serve with the lemon wedges and crusty warm bread.