Mussels in a White Wine Sauce The Right Fit : Episode FLRTF-134
Ingredients:
Nutrition facts, per serving: calories, 156; dietary fiber, 0.3g; protein, 24.3g; carbohydrates, 6.4g
40 mussels (20 per person)
4 oz. dry white wine
2 tsp. onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb)
1 tsp. garlic
1 tsp. butter, with salt
1/4-tsp. bay leaf
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. fresh thyme
1 tsp. fresh rosemary
1 tsp. freeze-dried chives
salt and pepper
Directions:
- Scrub and debeard the mussels, discarding any that remain open.
- Combine the wine, onions, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary and garlic and bring to a simmer.
- Add mussels, cover the pot and steam until the shells open.
- Remove the mussels and keep them warm while finishing the sauce.
- Strain the steaming liquid, whisk in butter, add parsley and chives and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Serve the sauce ladled over the mussels.
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