Name: Mussels with Parsley and Garlic
Yield: Serves 4 as a first course or 2 as a main course
Ingredients: 2 lb mussels (preferably cultivated), cleaned and beards removed; 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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Mussels with Parsley and GarlicAlan Richardson

These mussels, flavored with garlic-herb butter and baked instead of steamed, beg for some crusty bread to sop up the wonderful sauce. Try them over pasta, too.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 35 min

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