Mussels (or Clams) in White Wine Recipe • Rouses Supermarkets

Ingredients

• 5 pounds mussels or clams, well-scrubbed and debearded if needed
• ½ cup finely minced shallots (about 2 medium)
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian parsley
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic (about 3 cloves)
• ½–1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried)
• 1 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc works well)
• ½ cup seafood stock or clam juice (optional, for extra broth)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• French bread or crusty baguette, for dipping