Mussels Portuguese Style

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed and bearded
• 1/4 cup olive oil (or olive oil and butter mixed)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup red wine
• fresh parsley, for garnish

Recipe

• 1 prepare mussels, discarding any that will not close after a light tap.
• 2 heat olive oil, or combination olive oil and butter, over medium heat in a dutch oven. saute garlic about 5 minutes, but do not allow to brown.
• 3 add chicken broth and wine. allow to come to a boil.
• 4 add mussels and cover. steam about 2 - 3 minutes until shells open. do not overcook or mussels will become rubbery. discard any unopened shells. garnish with fresh, chopped parsley.
• 5 serve "family style" in the pot or in individual bowls. french bread can be used to sop up sauce.