zoebisch01
Well-Known Member
Bought me a bag of Mussels last night
2 lb fresh Mussels
~ 1 bunch flat leaf Parlsley coarsely chopped
3 to 4 sprigs fresh Oregano finely chopped
6 to 7 medium cloves Garlic finely minced
Olive oil
Butter (unsalted preferably)
Salt
1 lemon rolled and then halved
In a braising pan or large pot, heat 2 Tbs Olive Oil over low heat. Add the garlic, herbs and about 3 Tbs butter until they begin to release their aroma. Meanwhile rinse the mussels and discard any that won't close tightly. Add the Mussels to the pot, sprinkle them with salt and cover. Let them gently steam for about 5 to 7 minutes, peek every once-in-a-while to see if they have opened. The moment they have all opened, remove from the heat and squeeze the lemon over the tops of the mussels.
Serve immediately with a warm Batard or Baguette. Use the bread to sop up all the wonderful sauce that results from the Mussels opening. I had some cheese (Brillat Savarin at room temperature) on the side, any soft ripened cheese would be nice.
Serve with La Fin du Monde .
2 lb fresh Mussels
~ 1 bunch flat leaf Parlsley coarsely chopped
3 to 4 sprigs fresh Oregano finely chopped
6 to 7 medium cloves Garlic finely minced
Olive oil
Butter (unsalted preferably)
Salt
1 lemon rolled and then halved
In a braising pan or large pot, heat 2 Tbs Olive Oil over low heat. Add the garlic, herbs and about 3 Tbs butter until they begin to release their aroma. Meanwhile rinse the mussels and discard any that won't close tightly. Add the Mussels to the pot, sprinkle them with salt and cover. Let them gently steam for about 5 to 7 minutes, peek every once-in-a-while to see if they have opened. The moment they have all opened, remove from the heat and squeeze the lemon over the tops of the mussels.
Serve immediately with a warm Batard or Baguette. Use the bread to sop up all the wonderful sauce that results from the Mussels opening. I had some cheese (Brillat Savarin at room temperature) on the side, any soft ripened cheese would be nice.
Serve with La Fin du Monde .