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Easy Chilli Mussels in White Wine with Garlic

Easy Chilli Mussels in White Wine with Garlic

Paul Hegeman
4.91 from 96 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 kilograms black mussels
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2-3 small bird’s eye chillies chili peppers, chopped
  • 1/2 bunch flat leaf parsley leaves chopped
  • 1 bottle white wine
  • extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 lemons
  • black pepper corns ground

Instructions
 

  • For tips on cleaning mussels see cleaning mussels in our how to section.
  • Pour a liberal splash of oil into a hot pot or wok.
  • Add the mussels and toss around.
  • When the first one starts to open add the garlic & chilli.
  • Continue moving so the garlic doesn’t burn.
  • Once all but a few are open, a lap around the pan with the wine & pepper mill (leaving heat on high to evaporate alcohol).
  • Squeeze lemons in and toss parsley through.
  • Remove any unopened mussels, drop anchor and serve immediately.

Notes

Easy Chilli Mussels in White Wine with Garlic
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