Steamed Mussels with Vermouth and Tarragon are not only delicious but a quick, inexpensive meal that is so easy to make.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 6 minutesminutes
Total Time: 11 minutesminutes
Ingredients
2lbsFresh mussels(rinsed)
2shallots(chopped)
½cupVermouth
2tablespoonsbutter
2teaspoonstarragon(chopped)
Instructions
Place butter, vermouth, tarragon and chopped shallots in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Add rinsed mussels and cover. Shake the pot a few times to get the sauce over the mussels.
Steam for 3-6 minutes until the mussels have opened. Remove mussels to serving bowl and bring shallot mixture to a full boil. Cook for a minute or 2 until it has cooked down and pour over the mussels.
Do not eat any mussels that don’t open.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
You can substitute a dry white wine for the vermouth.