White Wine and Garlic Mussels

1 kilo washed and debearded  mussels 

1/2 tbs butter

1/2 tbs olive oil

2 small shallots finely chopped

2 cloves garlic finely chopped

1 red chilli finely chopped

1 cup of white wine

1/3 cup chopped parsley 

Season to taste

1.  In a large pot with lid on medium heat, add butter and olive oil. Add shallots, garlic and chilli  saute until translucent. 

2. Add white wine (drinking quality) simmer for 3-4 minutes. Season to taste.  Turn heat to high, add cleaned mussels, giving a good mix through the liquid. Place lid on the pot and cook for 5 minutes or until all the mussels  have opened.  Discard any mussel that have not opened. Mix through fresh chopped parsley. Remove from pot and place in a large serving bowl.

Great served with some continental bread to soak up the remaining juices.