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Easy Chilli Mussels in White Wine with Garlic

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 kilograms black mussels
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2-3 small bird’s eye chillies chili peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley leaves chopped
  • 1 bottle white wine
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 lemons
  • black pepper corns ground

Instructions

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  1. For tips on cleaning mussels see cleaning mussels in our how to section.
  2. Pour a liberal splash of oil into a hot pot or wok.
  3. Add the mussels and toss around.
  4. When the first one starts to open add the garlic & chilli.
  5. Continue moving so the garlic doesn’t burn.
  6. Once all but a few are open, a lap around the pan with the wine & pepper mill (leaving heat on high to evaporate alcohol).
  7. Squeeze lemons in and toss parsley through.
  8. Remove any unopened mussels, drop anchor and serve immediately.

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