Steamed Penn Cove Mussels

Ingredients:

  • 6 lbs Penn Cove mussels
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 3 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Tabasco
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon basil
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 bottle dry white wine

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in a large frying pan and add garlic and onion. Lightly sauté.
  2. Once hot, add the dry spices. Sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Add the mussels. Stir until they just begin to open.
  4. Pour in most of the wine, vinegar and the butter.
  5. Cover and stream for 3 to 4 minutes, until mussels have fully opened.
  6. Serve into bowls that can accommodate the broth.