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Mussels Meuniere INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 cup minced shallots 3 tablespoons chopped garlic 2 bay leaves 2 sprigs fresh thyme 2 cups white wine 1 stick butter, cut into cubes 2 dozen live mussels, scrubbed and debeared 3 tablespoons chopped parsley Salt and pepper INSTRUCTIONS: In a sauté pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, sauté the shallots and garlic. Add the bay leaves and thyme. Add the wine and butter. Bring up to a boil, reduce to a simmer. Add the mussels to the wine and cover. Simmer the mussels for 5 to 8 minutes or until the shells open. Discard any shells that do not open. Stir in the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Divide the mussels between two bowls and serve with crusty bread. Yield: 2 servings Return to recipe index