STEAMED MUSSELS
Date: 12th July 2020
STEAMED MUSSELS RECIPE
1kg mussels
Knob of unsalted butter with equal amount of extra virgin olive oil
1 x red capsicum thinly slices
6 cloves garlic crushed
Handful of shallots roughly chopped
Handful flat leaf parsley roughly chopped
Chilli flakes or cayenne pepper pinch of either to suit
½ cup white wine
METHOD
Rinse your mussels under cold water, pulling off any beards
Melt butter and oil together in a large pot
Add capsicum, garlic and shallots cook through for about 2-3 mins
Add half the parsley and along with either cayenne pepper or chilli flakes
Add the mussels and wine, stir through and put lid on for approx. 2 mins
Add the remaining parsley and give it a gently stir through
Put the lid back on and steam till all the mussels have opened up.
