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Mussels: Grilled Mussels with White Wine Sauce

Source of Recipe


Coastal Living






List of Ingredients



• 2 lbs. mussels
  
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, divided
  
• 6 Tbsp butter or margarine, melted
  
• 1 cup dry white wine
  
• 1/4 tsp hot sauce
  
• 1/2 tsp dried crushed red pepper
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1/8 tsp salt
  
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
  






Instructions



1. Remove beards on mussels, and scrub shells well with a brush. Discard open or cracked mussels. Set aside. Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; set aside.
   
   
2. Sprinkle mussels with salt, black pepper and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Place mussels in a grill basket. Grill, with lid closed, over high heat (400 to 500 degrees), about 10 minutes, or until shells open. Discard any unopened mussels.
   
   
3. Add mussels to lemon mixture; toss well. Drizzle with remaining lemon juice, and sprinkle with parsley. Serve immediately.
   
   Makes 8 servings.