Steamed New Zealand Green Shelled Mussels
Just 5 ingredients-olive oil, salt, white wine, onion, and mussels make these Steamed New Zealand Green Shelled Mussels! What started as a novelty buy quickly became a regular rotation item in our house- green shelled mussels hail from New Zealand and give me huge helpings of wanderlust!Serve these mussels with crusty bread, pasta, or a simple salad, and enjoy a beautiful thing that the ocean has gifted us.
Ingredients
- 2 lb Green shelled mussels frozen is easiest but fresh mussels work well too
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 big pinch sea salt
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio is a great choice)
- fresh lemon wedges and chopped fresh parsley, to serve
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large deep pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion and salt and cook until onion is tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the mussels and the white wine.
- Shake the pan to even out the mussels and cover pan with a tight-fitting lid.
- Turn the heat up to high and steam the mussels for 8 minutes until cooked. If using fresh mussels, the shells will open up when the mussels are cooked.
- Discard any unopened shells and serve with fresh lemon and parsley.
Notes
Note* If using fresh mussels, scrub them and soak in cold water for 20 minutes to release any debris, and then pull out the "beard" before cooking with them.
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