Maine Mussels Steamed in Wine

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds mussels
• 1/4 cup white wine

1. In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic in butter over medium heat for 30 seconds.
2. Add mussels and wine.
3. Cook approximately 4 minutes, or until the mussels open.

Serve the mussels in bowls with broth and garnish with a lemon wedge and chopped parsley.

You may want to serve crusty bread for dipping in the broth.

Serves 4.

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