Steamed Mussels

Step 3: Steam the mussels

  • Mussels, cooking liquid, & garnish

    • white wine
      500 g2 cups

    • prepared mussels

Add the white wine and the mussels and lightly mix everything to coat.

Bring the liquid to a , cover, then for 3-6 minutes. Check frequently — as soon as all of the mussels have opened, they are ready.

  • Overcooking can result in the mussels shrinking and going rubbery.

To be safe, toss any mussels that didn’t open up during the steaming process.

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