15 minute meal: Mussels with garlic and fine herbs

Great summer dish.

15 MINUTE MEAL MUSSELS WITH GARLIC AND FINE HERBS

1 & 1/2 cups white wine

4 shallots, thinly sliced

1 bay leaf

32 mussels in their shells, scrubbed and beards removed

2 tbsp olive oil

2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

2 tbsp chopped chervil

2 tsp each: chopped chives, parsley, tarragon

1. In a large saucepan combine wine, half the shallots and the bay leaf. Place the mussels on top and cover. Boil over high heat to steam open, 3 or 4 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes.

2. When the mussels have opened, transfer them to four shallow bowls. Discard any that do not open.

3. Strain the cooking liquid through a fine sieve into a clean pan. Add the olive oil, the remaining shallots and the garlic. Boil until slightly reduced. The liquid will become opaque. Sprinkle the herbs into the sauce and spoon over the mussels. Serve as a light meal with crusty bread.

Serves 4