Quick classic french mussels

Ingredients

• 2 lbs fresh mussels (cleaned/debearded if necessary)
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 2 shallots chopped
• 2 cloves garlic diced
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/2 cup milk
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, slightly softened
• 1 teaspoon pink peppercorns
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 teaspoon dry parsley
• pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons sea salt

Preparation

• In large pot with lid, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add shallots and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
• Add the rest of the ingredients and stir to mix and coat mussels. Cover and cook for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until mussels are cooked.
• Discard any mussels that did not open.
• Pour sauce into a separate bowl. Divide mussels into separate bowls and top with half the sauce. Serve with toasted bread.

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