#1: Mussels with White Wine and Shallots (July 17, 2009)

5 lbs. Mussels, cleaned and debearded
4 Shallots, minced
2 tbsp Butter
1 tbsp Olive oil
1 cups Chopped parsley
1.5 cups Dry White wine

1) Heat butter and oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.

2) Add shallots and saute for 5-7 minutes. Add salt to taste.

3) Add 1/2 cup parsley and 1 cups white wine. Simmer for 2 minutes.

4) Increase to high heat. Add mussels and 1/2 cup wine. Cover and allow to steam for 8 minutes.

5) Add 1/2 cup parsley and stir several times.

Serve with hearty bread.