Steamed Mussels With Leeks, Garlic, Thyme, White Wine, And Butter

Serves: 3

Felicia King

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

55

Sweetness

38

Sourness

47

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1360 g

Mussel

3 tbsps

Butter

1 cup

White Wine

Directions:

1

Rinse the mussels under cold running water while scrubbing with a vegetable brush

2

Remove the stringy mussel beards with your thumb and index finger as you wash them

3

Discard any mussels with broken shells

4

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat

5

Add the leeks, garlic, and thyme and cook until the vegetables cook down to a pulp, about 5 minutes

6

Add the mussels and give everything a good toss

7

Add the white wine

8

Cover and steam over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, until the mussels open

9

Stir occasionally so that all the mussels are in contact with the heat

10

Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and a drizzle of olive oil to the sauce remaining in the pot and swirl to incorporate

11

Season with salt and pepper

12

Sprinkle with the parsley and serve immediately