http://www.eastcoastgourmet.com/forum/ East Coast Gourmet Forum » Tag: how to cook mussels - Recent Topics en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:26:43 +0000 http://www.eastcoastgourmet.com/forum/topic/steamed-mussels#post-27 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:17:41 +0000 eastcoaster 27@http://www.eastcoastgourmet.com/forum/ <p>Ingredients<br /> 3-4 lbs. fresh mussels<br /> 2 tablespoons olive oil<br /> 1 sliced onion<br /> chopped garlic cloves<br /> 1/2 cup dry white wine<br /> 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br /> parsley sprigs<br /> fresh lemon wedges</p> <p>Instructions:<br /> For 3-4 lbs. of mussels, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot, then add 1 sliced onion and 3-5 chopped garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes, then add 1/2 cup dry white wine, 2 tablespons fresh lemon choose, and a few parsley sprigs. Add the mussels and steam until they open, about 10 minutes, shaking the an occasionally. Transfer the opened mussles to a bowl. Strain the cooking liquid over the mussels and serve with your favorite crusty bread &#38; fresh lemon wedges. </p>