Mussels Seaman Style Recipe

Servings: 6

Ingredients:

• 5 pounds fresh mussels
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Rinse mussels in a large bowl with cold water. Drain and hold.
2. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat.
3. Add garlic, and saute for one minute, but do not brown.
4. Add the chopped green onion and tomatoes, and cook until almost tender. Pour in the white wine, and stir in the parsley and butter.
5. Bring to a boil, and allow to boil until the liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes. 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Add the mussels to the pot, cover and allow to cook until the shells are opened, about 10 minutes.
7. Transfer the mussels and sauce to a large serving bowl.