patti's mussels a la mariniere

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 50 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup white
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place mussels in a large bowl with cold water to cover. let them soak for about 20 minutes to remove any dirt or sand.
• heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. add garlic, and saute for one minute, but do not brown. add the chopped green onion and tomatoes, and cook until almost tender. pour in the white , and stir in the parsley and butter. bring to a boil, and allow to boil until the liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• add the mussels to the pot, cover and allow to cook until the shells are opened, about 10 minutes. transfer the mussels and sauce to a large serving bowl, discarding any unopened shells. bon appetit!