Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Mussels in White Wine and Garlic 3.4 (267) 7 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 26, 2018 Rate PRINT Share Be sure to buy live mussels. Any open mussels that do not close when you press their shells a few times are dead, and you should discard them. Ingredients 2 cups dry white wine 4 large shallots, finely chopped 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped ½ teaspoon salt 4 pounds live mussels ⅓ cup mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, chervil, or basil, chopped 6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces Directions Rinse and scrub mussels under cold running water. Using your fingers or a paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussels' shells), and discard. In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Add mussels. Cover, and increase heat to high. Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes. Stir in herbs and butter. Remove from heat. Divide mussels and broth among four bowls. Serve immediately. Gentl & Hyers Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, January 2001 Rate It PRINT