Mussels with Green Sauce Recipe

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• Five pounds mussels
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 6 fresh garlic cloves
• 1 large shallot
• 1/8 cup lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup water

Preparation:

1. Rinse the mussels under the faucet and set aside.
2. In a 6-quart saucepot place butter, wine, lemon juice and water and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Add the mussels and return to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 3 minutes or until mussels are opened.
5. With a slotted spoon remove mussels to 4 deep serving dishes and set aside.
6. Place the liquid into a blender or food processor and add the parsley, garlic cloves, shallot, salt and pepper and blend well.
7. Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve with a crusty bread, so that you can dip the bread into the sauce.