Steamed Mussels Italian-Style. Mussels steamed in garlic, onion and white wine is a classic preparation, full of flavor. Ingredients. Instructions. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and continue cooking until fragrant.
Cook the mussels. Add 3 pounds of cleaned mussels to the pot and stir, then add 1 cup broth and ½ cup dry white wine. Cover and turn the heat back up to medium-high. Allow the mussels to steam for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the mussels open. Remove the pot from the heat the moment the mussels open.
Melt butter in a medium sized pot; saute onions til clear. Add garlic& stir for another minute. Add tomato, oregano, salt& pepper and cook until tomato is soft. Add wine& bring to a slow boil. Dry the mussels with a clean towel, place into pot, cover & steam for 4 minutes; remove the lid & stir the mussels.
Directions. Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Sweat the shallots until translucent and without any color, 1 to 2 minutes, and then add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer before adding the mussels. Cover tightly with a lid and steam until the mussels open, 3 to 4 minutes.