HERB AND LEMON BUTTER MUSSELS
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil and vegetable oil in a large saute pan on medium heat. When the pan is hot, add a pinch of salt along with the onions and garlic. Sweat until they are a tad past translucent and are just starting to acquire color. Before the garlic starts to brown, add the tomatoes, scallions and basil. Saute so that the flavors blend together, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes more.
- Add the mussels to the pan. Next, add the lemon juice and then the Chardonnay to deglaze the pan, and then quickly cover with a lid to steam the mussels. Note: Do not open for at least 1 1/2 to 2 minutes so the mussels can steam.
- Then, lift the lid and add the parsley (checking to make sure that there is enough moisture in the bottom of the pan to continue to steam the mussels). If everything is going properly, the mussels will have almost fully opened and there will be plenty of liquid still in the bottom of the pan to finish steaming the mussels. In that case, quickly cover the pan for another minute and a half. If the wine has evaporated and the mussels have not opened, add a small additional amount of wine, about a half cup more, and then re-cover the pan to cook out the additional raw alcohol taste and allow the mussels to fully open.
- Once 3 to 4 minutes total have passed since the beginning of the cooking process, all of the mussels should have opened and their natural juices should have leaked out into the bottom of the pan, combining with the fresh herbs and vegetables to create a simmering broth. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the butter until melted.
- Plate the mussels in a bowl and pour the sauce on top. Serve with your favorite toasted bread.
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Madilyn Wyers
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I served them with some crusty bread and it was a delicious meal.
khalid Mouhtaram
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but I decided to try this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
aaliyah goff
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more herbs and spices. Other than that, the mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.
Sabina Khatri115
[email protected]The mussels were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this recipe again, but I'll cook the mussels for a shorter amount of time next time.
Godwin Inkoom
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I think that's just because I used a lot of red pepper flakes. Other than that, the mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I'll definitely be making this recipe again, but I'll use
Tabitha Winnett
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious. I love serving this dish with some crusty bread.
Josephat Eita
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! I served them with some crusty bread and it was a delicious meal.
Pratima rajbanshi
[email protected]I'm not a fan of seafood, but I decided to try this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Mian Latif
[email protected]These mussels were amazing! The sauce was so flavorful and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Dawn Ross
[email protected]This recipe was a hit! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I served them with some pasta and it was a great meal.
Syed Asmat Pechi
[email protected]I love mussels and this recipe did not disappoint. The combination of herbs and lemon was perfect and the mussels were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Afroja Islam Lamiya
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the mussels turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I served them with some rice and it was a delicious meal.
Sadeeq Abdulrahman
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of mussels, but I decided to give this recipe a try and I was pleasantly surprised. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I especially liked the hint of lemon in the sauce. I will definitely be making this re
Barbie Fields
[email protected]These herb and lemon butter mussels were absolutely delicious! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I loved the combination of herbs and lemon, and the butter added a nice richness to the dish. I served the mussel