Mussels in Sauce
Description
If you still buy shelled marinated mussels, I strongly recommend trying to prepare them in the shell at least once. Mussels are served as an appetizer before the main course, as well as with wine. This dish will delight gourmands and lovers of good food. The appetizer is ready. Serve immediately.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Rinse the mussels, place them in a bowl of salted water, and let them sit for 15 minutes. Transfer the mussels to a saucepan and pour wine over them.
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Step 2
2. Cover the saucepan with a lid and bring to a boil, then cook for 5–7 minutes.
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Step 3
3. Carefully transfer the mussels to a bowl and discard any that did not open. Pour the accumulated liquid into a glass.
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Step 4
4. In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the chopped onion for a few minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds.
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Step 5
5. Add flour to the pan, stir, and pour in 0.5 cup of the mussel cooking liquid. Cook until the sauce reaches the desired consistency, adding more of the remaining liquid as needed.
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Step 6
6. Mix the prepared sauce with chopped parsley and mussels, and serve immediately.