Ingredients

For the Mussels:

• 1kg mussels, cleaned

• 2tbsp olive oil

• 1 shallot chopped finely

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• 2 wine glasses of dry white wine or sherry

• 1 red large chilli, deseeded and finely chopped

• 4tbsp flat leaf parsley, roughly chopped

    

For the Garlic Hunks:

• 4 thick cut slices country rustic bread (with a dense texture is best)

• 1 large cloves garlic, peeled

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

 

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

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2. Add the sherry, chilli and parsley and season well. 

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3. Allow to bubble for 30 seconds then, add the mussels, cover with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes until opened and cooked.

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4. Serve hot on top of garlic bread hunks.

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For the Garlic Hunks:

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1. Preheat the grill.

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2. Toast the bread doorsteps on both sides. Remove from the grill and whilst hot, rub one side with the garlic cloves. Arrange the garlic hunks on a wooden board, drizzle over the extra virgin olive oil and season with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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