Great Eastern's Steamed Mussels
I picked up a 2 lb. Bag of live mussels in the supermarket and this is the recipe that was on the package. I prepared it using beer (you could use wine or beer). i would even add lemon juice and maybe some red pepper flakes next time.
Steps
Rinse mussels in cold water and discard any broken or open mussels.
Saute onion , garlic , celery and bay leaf in the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat for 1 minute.
Add the mussels , wine , and cook for about 4-5 minutes until the mussels open.
Shake the pot occasionally while cooking.
Serve in soup plates , garnished with lemon peel , parsley , broth and crusty bread for dipping.
Serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main course.
Ingredients
fresh mussels, onion, garlic cloves, celery, olive oil, white wine, bay leaf, lemon peel, fresh parsley