Steamed Mussels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup dry white wine
None None Pinch of saffron threads
1 None red onion, chopped
1 tbsp butter
1 None red chili pepper, thinly sliced
1 None lime, peel cut into strips and lime juiced
4 lbs mussels, scrubbed and bearded
None None Cilantro leaves and crusty bread, to serve

Preparation

Heat wine and saffron in a large saucepan on low heat, until just simmering.
Add onion, butter, chili pepper, lime peel and juice, then top with mussels. Season well. Cover and simmer for 6-8 mins, shaking saucepan several times, until mussels open.
Spoon mussels with cooking liquid into shallow bowls. Top with cilantro and serve with bread.