Fisherman's wife's Mussels

Fisherman's wife's Mussels

Portions: 1-2 people

Photographer: Alf Børjesson. Photo is used with Norwegian Seafood Export Council's permission (Copyright)

1 kg Norwegian mussels
1 / 2 el. 1 small stalk celery
1 / 2 small onion
1 piece of leek
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

1 / 2 cup white wine or. 1-2 tsp lemon squeezed
Possibly some fresh herbs
Greens (parsley, dill, tarragon, seasoning as desired, a little cream)

Accessories
Fresh white bread or French fries
Mayonnaise or butter

Preparation
Fry all the onions, other vegetables in oil.
Add wine, lemon, herbs and mussels.
Steam the mussels to open.
Mussels that do not open are dead (must be discarded).

Dining
Serve hot with toasted bread
Use the shellfish sauce after cooking to dip the bread in.

Can be combined with shrimp or other shellfish.
White wine tastes great along with mussels.