I am a huge fan of mussels and order them any chance I get when we are out to eat, but I've never tried them at home. So I figured it was time to try them out and I am so glad I did! They are super easy to make and man are they ever good! So let's jump into it and I'll show you how we made em!
The Best Steamed Mussels Ever!
Steamed New Zealand Green Mussels!
Tim Van Doren
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10 minutes
15 minutes
Mediterranean
Appetizers
Aight Guys!! Steamed mussels are a must for me! This is my first time trying them at home and I was shocked at how easy and tasty they were! You serve those things up with a slice of lemon and some crusty bread to soak up that juice and you have yourself one incredible meal! Now, let me show you how easy it is to make em!
Ingredients
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2 - Lbs of Frozen New Zealand Green Mussels
2 - Tbsp of Olive Oil
2 - Shallots sliced up
4-5 - Cloves of Garlic minced
1 - Cup of White Wine (I used Pinot Grigio)
2 - Tbsp of Kosher Salt
1 - Lemon cut into wedges
Parsley for garnish
Sliced up Baguette coated with olive oil and toasted
Directions
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Add Olive Oil, Shallots, Garlic and Salt into a pot over medium heat and allow to sauté for 3-4 minutes.
Add in your mussels and white wine and shake pot until you have an even layer. Turn your heat up to high, cover with a lid and allow to steam 8-9 minutes.
Pour Mussels with the broth into a bowl, garnish with parsley and serve with toasted baguettes and lemon wedges. Dig in and enjoy!