Salt Spring Island Mussels

A delicious seafood dish featuring fresh mussels from Salt Spring Island, cooked in a flavorful broth.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Clean the mussels by scrubbing them under cold water and removing any beards.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the mussels to the pot and stir to coat with the garlic and oil.
Pour in the white wine, cover the pot, and let the mussels steam until they open, about 5-7 minutes.
Discard any mussels that do not open.
Stir in the parsley, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
Serve the mussels with the broth and crusty bread on the side.