Steamed MusselsJohn Kernick
Active time: 45 min Start to finish: 45 min
Servings: Serves 12 (as part of aïoli menu).
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 12 (as part of aïoli menu)
Ingredients
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
3 lb mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed and beards removed
Garnish: fresh flat-leaf parsley sprigs and lemon wedges
Preparation
Step 1
Cook onion in oil in a 5- to 6-quart pot over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add wine and mussels and bring to a boil. Cover and cook, shaking pot occasionally, until mussels are opened, 4 to 5 minutes. (Discard any unopened ones.)
Step 3
Transfer mussels to a platter with a slotted spoon, discarding steaming liquid.
