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Penn Cove Mussels

Penn Cove Mussels are the sweetest, meatiest, mussels you will ever eat! Serve as an appetizer or light dinner with crusty French bread for dipping!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs. Penn Cove Mussels de-bearded and rinsed
  • 4 T. butter
  • 1/4 c. scallions or shallots chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 T. fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 T. fresh basil chopped
  • 1 c. dry white wine

Instructions

  • De-beard and rinse mussels.
  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Sauté scallions, garlic, parsley and basil, until the onions are translucent.
  • Turn heat to medium-high, add mussels and wine, cover with lid. Steam 5-6 minutes or until shells are open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
  • Serve in bowls with some of the nectar from the pan and crusty French bread for dipping.