Steamed Mussels in White Wine

Steamed Mussels with white wine, a classic dish that was easy to prepare and delightfully good! The sweet briny juices of the mussels combined with the rest of the ingredients brings a touch of class to the dining table :)  A tasty appetizer on its own or add pasta for a hearty meal...whatever you choose...you will enjoy this dish to the very last drop of the sauce....slurp :P.....

Ingredients
2 lbs fresh mussels - scrubbed clean under running water
1 cup dry white wine
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp minced garlic
some chopped parsley

Method

1. Put the mussels in a large bowl.  Clean and scrub the mussels under running water.  Throw out any that are wide open. Pull out any long hairy threads towards the hinge of the shell.
2. Heat up olive oil and butter over medium heat.  Fry the minced garlic till aromatic.
3. Add mussels to the large pan.  Add wine to the pan. Cover and bring to a boil.
4. Cook for five minutes or until all the shells are opened.
5. Check the taste and add salt if necessary.
6. Sprinkle chopped parsley and served immediately.