Mussels Steamed in Wine

Ingredients

1 kg Mussel
75 ml Dry White Wine
1 Bay leaf
1 tablespoon Butter
1 small shallot minced
1 Clove Garlic minced
3 peppercorns
1 handful chopped Parsley

Method

Pick over the mussels, discarding any that are open.
Scrub the remaining mussels, removing the beards.
Put the wine, bay leaf, shallots, garlic, and pepper in a large pot and bring to a simmer.
Add the mussels, cover, and steam until they open, about 5 minutes.
Move the mussels to a large serving dish with a slotted spoon, discarding any that have not opened.
Whisk the butter into the cooking liquid, along with the parsley, and pour over the mussels.

Serve with buttered crusty bread and white wine, the perfect summer patio treat!