Classic Mussels

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Mussels aren't as expensive as you might think! So buy 6 pounds of them and make this recipe!

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Serving Size / Yield

4-6 servings

Ingredients

6 lbs. mussels
1/2 C. olive oil
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 C. chopped parsley
1 Tbs. pepper
1 C. dry white wine
1 Tbs. lemon juice

Directions

Soak mussels in cold water for 30 minutes. Cut or pull off the beards. Discard any mussels with cracked shells. Pour oil into a large pot. Add the garlic. Cook over medium heat until golden, about 1 minute. Stir in the parsley and pepper. Add the mussels, wine and lemon juice to the pot. Cover and cook, shaking pan occasionally, until the mussels begin to open, 5 minutes. Transfer the opened mussels to serving bowls. Cook any mussels that remain closed for another 1-2 minutes. Discard any that won't open. Pour cooking liquid over mussels. Serve hot.