Mussels In Green Sauce Madrid Appetizer

• 48 large green mussels
• 1 cup butter
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup fresh parsley
• 6 fresh garlic cloves
• 1 large shallot
• 1/8 cup lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup water

1. Scrub the mussels under the faucet and remove the beards and then set aside.
2. In a 6 quart saucepot place butter, wine, lemon juice and water and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Add the mussels and return to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, 3 minutes or until mussels are opened.
5. With a slotted spoon remove mussels to 4 deep serving dishes and set aside.
6. Place the liquid into a blender or food processor and add the parsley, garlic cloves, shallot, salt and pepper and blend well.
7. Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve with a crusty bread, so that you can dip the bread into the sauce.

green mussels, butter, white wine, fresh parsley, garlic, shallot, lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mussels-in-green-sauce-madrid-appetizer-80730 (may not work)