Mussels Marinated In Garlic And Herbs

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 lbs mussels
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 discard any mussels that are not tightly closed.
• 2 remove beard and any hair like bits from the mussels.
• 3 wash mussels very well, scrubbing with a hard bristle brush.
• 4 put mussels and 1/2 cup of water in large pot, cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the shells have opened.
• 5 remove mussels from water and discard any that do not open.
• 6 strain cooking liquid and reserve.
• 7 combine oil, 3 tbsp of the reserved liquid, garlic, parsley and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
• 8 place mussels in half shell and arrange on a platter.
• 9 drizzle with sauce.