Mussels

These tender steamed mussels in a white wine broth are an easy and irresistible delight! 

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp butter - can sub olive oil for dairy-free
• 1/4 shallot (finely chopped (can sub 1/2 an onion))
• 1/2 clove garlic - finely chopped
• 1/4 lb mussels - cleaned
• 2 tbsp dry white wine
• 1/4 lemon - freshly squeezed
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley - chopped
• salt - to taste

Instructions

1. Heat butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Add wine, lemon, butter, parsley and salt. Bring it to a simmer and add the mussels.  Cover the pot immediately. Cook until mussels open about 6- 8 minutes.
3. Divide the mussels and the juices into bowls. Best when served with crusty bread to soak up the sauce!

Nutrition (per serving)