How Long To You Cook Mussels
Add the wine and chopped shallot.
How long to you cook mussels. Pan roasting mussels is a quick and easy method of cooking. Place a medium sized pot over medium high heat. Season with black pepper or minced parsley or just serve plain with wedges of lemon as a garnish.
Cook the mussels for 5 minutes shaking the pot every. Add the butter and when it has melted add the shallots. The high dry heat concentrates the mussels flavor in a most pleasing way.
Remove the lid and check for any unopened. When the pan starts to steam cook the mussels for 3 4 mins shaking the pan from time to time. Place the mussels in a hot cast iron or heavy bottom pan then cook until they open.
Add the white wine and bring the pot to a boil. Scrub the mussels well under cold running water and remove their beards. Ingredients heat the butter in a large stock pot or deep saucepan over medium heat then add the shallots and garlic.
The pan should be no more than half full. Tip the mussels into a large pan with a tight fitting lid.