Garlic Mussels In White Wine, Scallion-Butter Broth

Ingredients

• 15-20 mussels
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 stick butter
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup chopped scallions
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tbl. finely chopped basil
• 2 lemon wedges
• salt
• pepper

Instructions

1. 1
   In a large skillet with fitted cover, melt butter over a medium heat.
2. 2
   When fully melted add mussels, water, white wine, scallions, garlic, basil, and the juice from lemon wedges.
3. 3
   Cover and let cook over medium heat for approximately 3-5 minutes.
4. 4
   The mussels will open up. If a mussel does not open, discard.
5. 5
   Salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6
   Serve in a large bowl with any crispy bread chips; our customers love to dip pita chips in the rich broth.