Steamed Mussels

Name: Steamed Mussels
Ingredients: 1 cup dry white wine; None None Pinch of saffron threads; 1 None red onion, chopped; 1 tbsp butter; 1 None red chili pepper, thinly sliced; 1 None lime, peel cut into strips and lime juiced; 4 lbs mussels, scrubbed and bearded; None None Cilantro leaves and crusty bread, to serve

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup dry white wine
None None Pinch of saffron threads
1 None red onion, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 None red chili pepper, thinly sliced
1 None lime, peel cut into strips and lime juiced
4 lbs mussels, scrubbed and bearded
None None Cilantro leaves and crusty bread, to serve

Directions

1

Heat wine and saffron in a large saucepan on low heat, until just simmering.
2

Add onion, butter, chili pepper, lime peel and juice, then top with mussels. Season well. Cover and simmer for 6-8 mins, shaking saucepan several times, until mussels open.
3

Spoon mussels with cooking liquid into shallow bowls. Top with cilantro and serve with bread.