Name: How to cook mussels
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: Serves 4 as a starter
Ingredients: 1kg/2lb 3oz mussels; drizzle olive oil; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 75ml/2陆fl oz dry white wine; handful of fresh parsley, chopped; crusty bread, to serve

How to cook mussels

Preparation time

less than 30 mins

Cooking time

less than 10 mins

Serves

Serves 4 as a starter

Mussels are cheap and delicious. Follow Mitch Tonks' easy recipe and they could become a regular fixture on your table.

By Mitch Tonks

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Preparation time

less than 30 mins

Cooking time

less than 10 mins

Serves

Serves 4 as a starter

Ingredients

1kg/2lb 3oz mussels
drizzle olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
75ml/2陆fl oz dry white wine
handful of fresh parsley, chopped
crusty bread, to serve

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Method

Clean and debeard the mussels. If any mussels are opened, tap them lightly on a hard surface. If they don't close, discard them.
Heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy-based pan. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, but not browned.
Add the wine to the pan and boil for a minute to burn off the alcohol.
Add the mussels to the pan. Add most of the chopped parsley, cover the pan with a lid and cook the mussels for about 3-4 minutes, giving the pan a shake from time to time. The mussels are cooked when they've opened up. Be sure to discard any that don't open.
Sprinkle in the remaining parsley, then spoon the mussels into a serving bowl. Pour over the cooking liquid and serve with some crusty bread.