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Wine Poached Mussels on the Half Shell
From Dorothy McNett's Recipe Book at www.dorothymcnett.com
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 green onions, slivered
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1-2 teaspoons chopped garlic
1-2 sprigs fresh parsley
1-2 sprigs fresh thyme
1-2 sprigs fresh oregano
2 cups white wine, a little sweet is great
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
frshly ground peppercorns
1 pound or so of fresh or frozen mussels on the half shell
In large heavy bottomed stock pot or chef pan, heat butter to melt. Add green onions and garlic. Snip in the delicate leaves of the herbs. Add the wine, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer. Add mussels, cover, and simmer 5 minutes. Serve with juices. (Frozen mussels will already be on the half shell. Fresh ones will pop open during steaming. )
Recipe created 2002-05-01.
