East Coast Mussels in White Wine Sauce

A simple yet flavorful dish of fresh mussels steamed in white wine, garlic, and butter, a popular dish from Nova Scotia.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned
• 2 tbsp butter
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup white wine
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

1. Heat butter in a large pot and sauté garlic and onions.
2. Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer.
3. Add cleaned mussels and cover the pot.
4. Steam for 5–7 minutes until mussels open.
5. Garnish with parsley and serve with bread.