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How to cook mussels

How to cook mussels

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Supplied by the award-winning (and very local) Exmouth Mussels, these delicious live mussels are the real deal; having spent their lives eating plankton in the sparkling waters of the Exe, their plump meat is full of flavour – we think they’re the best we’ve tasted. Follow Mitch Tonks' easy recipe and they could become a regular fixture on your table.

Preparation time: less than 30 mins
Cooking time: less than 10 mins
Serves: Serves 4 as a starter

Ingredients

1kg/2lb 3oz Exmouth mussels
drizzle olive oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
75ml/2½fl oz dry white wine
handful of fresh parsley, chopped
crusty bread, to serve

Method

  1. Clean and debeard the mussels. If any mussels are opened, tap them lightly on a hard surface. If they don't close, discard them.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy-based pan. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, but not browned.
  3. Add the wine to the pan and boil for a minute to burn off the alcohol.
  4. Add the mussels to the pan. Add most of the chopped parsley, cover the pan with a lid and cook the mussels for about 3-4 minutes, giving the pan a shake from time to time. The mussels are cooked when they've opened up. Be sure to discard any that don't open.
  5. Sprinkle in the remaining parsley, then spoon the mussels into a serving bowl. Pour over the cooking liquid and serve with some crusty bread.

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