Mussels In Green Sauce Madrid (Mejillones En Salsa Verde Madrid) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 dozen large green mussels
1 cup butter
2 tablespoons flour
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 clam juice

Preparation

Scrub the mussels under the faucet and remove the beards, and then set aside.
In a 6 quart saucepot place butter, flour, wine, lemon juice and clam juice 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 2 or 4 deep serving bowls or 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 French or Italian bread to sop up the wonderful sauce.