Mussels with Tomato and Garlic

Mussels with Tomato and Garlic

INGREDIENTS

2 tbsp. butter( I used olive oil)

1 onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced( used way more)

1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes( used cherry tomatoes)

1/2 c. dry white wine

2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

2 lb. mussels, scrubbed and debearded (I used what I had, New Zealand half shell mussels)

Grilled bread, for serving

DIRECTIONS

In a pot over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add onion and cook until fragrant and soft, 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.

Add diced tomatoes, wine, and parsley and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper.

Add mussels and simmer until all shells are open. (Discard any shells that aren’t open.)

Garnish with more parsley and serve with grilled bread.