Mussels in shells
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. For seafood lovers, there is nothing new in this. The ready dish can be served at the table.
Instructions
- 1
Step 1
1. Before cooking, defrost the mussels (if fresh ones are not available), carefully inspect them, and rinse under running water.
- 2
Step 2
2. Pour water into a saucepan. Peel the garlic and add a couple of cloves to the saucepan. Then add bay leaf, 5-7 black peppercorns, and optionally a couple of dried dill sprigs. Place the mussels in their shells into the saucepan and cook for 7 minutes. When the mussels open their shells, they are ready.
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Step 3
3. Remove the mussels from the broth. Discard the broth (it will not be needed anymore). Place the mussels on a plate. Squeeze lemon juice. Before serving, transfer the mussels to a dry dish and drizzle with lemon juice.