Mussels In Green Sauce Madrid Appetizer - cooking recipe

Ingredients

48 large green mussels
1 cup butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fresh parsley
6 fresh garlic cloves
1 large shallot
1/8 cup lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup water

Preparation

Scrub the mussels under the faucet and remove the beards and then set aside.
In a 6 quart saucepot place butter, wine, lemon juice and water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Add the mussels and return to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 3 minutes or until mussels are opened.
With a slotted spoon remove mussels to 4 deep serving dishes and set aside.
Place the liquid into a blender or food processor and add the parsley, garlic cloves, shallot, salt and pepper and blend well.
Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve with a crusty bread, so that you can dip the bread into the sauce.