Mussels and Linguine in a White Wine Sauce
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 4 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded (detailed instructions in blog post)
  • 4 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 shallot, diced
  • 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup dry, white wine
  • juice from 1 lemon
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional - add more or less to taste)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp fresh ground pepper
  • 12 oz linguine cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup fresh Parmesan, grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley
Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat melt 2 tbsp butter.
  2. Add shallot and saute 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and saute 1-2 more.
  4. Pour in wine and deglaze pan.
  5. Bring to slight boil then stir in lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
  6. Turn down heat to simmer for 1 minute.
  7. Add mussels, cover and cook 6-8 minutes. All mussels should open. Discard any which don't.
  8. Stir in remaining butter.
  9. Add cooked, drained pasta and toss to combine.
  10. Add Parmesan and parsley and toss to combine.
  11. Adjust season as needed.
Recipe by Cuisine & Cocktails at https://www.cuisineandcocktails.com/mussels-and-linguine-in-a-white-wine-sauce/