Recipe Tip: Peppered Mussels

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large, wide pan with a lid. Sauté the shallots, garlic and lots of freshly ground pepper in it, without letting the garlic take colour.

2. Step 2

   Add the white wine, bring to the boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid is reduced by about half.

3. Step 3

   Add the mussels to the pan and cook over a high heat with the lid on, shaking regularly, until the mussels have opened as much as possible, about 5 minutes. Remove and discard any mussels that have not opened.

4. Step 4

   Transfer the mussels and their cooking liquid to a large serving bowl. Season with lemon juice and more freshly ground black pepper, sprinkle with parsley and serve with plenty of white bread and lemon wedges.

5. Step 5

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6. Step 6

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7. Step 7

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8. Step 8

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9. Step 9

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10. Step 10

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11. Step 11

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12. Step 12

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13. Step 13

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