MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE

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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     appetizer

Time 28m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds mussels, well-scrubbed
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or half that amount dried
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3/4 cup dry white wine
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put the mussels in a large kettle or casserole. Add the remaining ingredients, and cover tightly. Bring the liquid to a boil, and cook over high heat until the mussels open, about 8 minutes.
  • Serve the mussels with their liquid. If desired, you may also use the mussels as a garnish for other fish dishes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 652 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

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