STEAMED MUSSELS WITH LEEKS*

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Categories     Shellfish     Steam     Vegetarian

Yield 4 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs mussels
Extra-virgin Olive Oil
3 tbsp butter
2 leeks,white part, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 bunch fresh thyme sprigs
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, garlic and thyme. Cook until leeks are limp. Add the mussels and toss to coat. Add the white wine. Cover and steam over medium-high heat until the mussels open. Stir occasionally so the mussels are in contact with the heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and a drizzle of olive oil and swirl to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

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