Prince Edward Island Mussels

Cooking Fresh Maine Blue Mussels

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds live blue mussels
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Rinse the mussels in cold water and discard any that are open or have cracked shells.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until fragrant.
3. Add the white wine to the pot and bring to a simmer.
4. Add the mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
5. Remove the pot from the heat and discard any mussels that have not opened.
6. Stir in the chopped parsley and season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve the mussels in the pot with some of the cooking liquid and crusty bread for dipping.

Note: Blue mussels can also be cooked in a variety of other ways, such as steaming, grilling, or baking. Be sure to follow the specific recipe instructions for the cooking method you choose. Additionally, you can add other ingredients to the recipe, such as chopped tomatoes, onions, or chorizo, to create a flavorful broth.

Blue Mussels Wine Pairing

Blue mussels have a delicate, briny flavor that pairs well with light and crisp white wines. Pinot Grigio is a light, refreshing white wine that has a citrusy, mineral flavor which complements the briny taste of mussels. Muscadet is dry white wine from the Loire Valley in France, and it is a classic pairing for mussels, with its minerality and bracing acidity.