How to Cook Steamed Mussels

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These steamed mussels are easy, elegant, and delicious! They are perfect for any dinner party and you won't be able to stop after just one!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to cook mussels, mussels

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

3-4 pounds mussels or desired amount
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup white wine

Instructions

Prepare the Mussels:

Right before you cook the mussels. Rinse them in cold water. If the shell is open, tap on the shell to close before steaming. Check to see if the mussels need to be debeard. This looks like a little tag on the side of the shell. Firmly tug the beard out.

Add the broth and wine to a saucepan:

In a medium-sized saucepan add the chicken broth and white wine. Bring to a simmer and let the alcohol cook out.

Add the mussels:

Add the mussels to the boiling water and cover to let steam. Cook for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and check to see if the mussels have opened. If they have not yet opened add the lid back and cook for another minute. Discard the mussels with the shells that have not opened by now.
Serve the mussels as desired.

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