Garlic Mussels

2 pounds mussels

6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

4 shallots, finely chopped

2 tablespoons butter

1/2 cup chopped scallions

1/4 cup chopped parsley

salt and ground pepper, to taste

1/4 cup water

3/4 cup dry white wine

juice of 2 lemons

1. With stiff brush, scrub mussels under cold running water. Place in large bowl with cold water to cover and set aside until ready to steam. Before steaming, discard any mussels with open shells.
2. In large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic, scallions, parsley and salt and pepper to taste and cook until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add wine and water and let simmer 5 minutes, then raise heat to high and bring to a boil.
4. Add mussels, cover pan, and steam until mussels have opened, about 5 minutes. Discard any mussels with unopened shells.
5. Transfer mussels to a platter with prepared pasta and spoon juices over them.

THANK YOU Jess Simpson