From a culinary perspective, one of the best aspects of living in a Mediterranean country is certainly the fresh fish. And, at a couple euros a serving, mussels* are a great option for the financially challenged who are still craving a savory and exotic meal.
Ingredients:
One serving of mussels (ask the fish guy)
Half a cup of white wine
Half a cup of olive oil
Three cloves of garlic, diced
One or two dried pepperoncino peppers (optional)
Prezzemolo leaves
Salt and pepper to taste
In a large sauce pan, pour olive oil, wine, and garlic, and bring to a simmer.
Typically, mussels bought in Italy still have their "beards." Remove these with a pair of sharp scissors as you rinse. IMPORTANT: throw away all mussels that are opened or cracked.
Place the finely chopped prezzemolo into oil, wine, and garlic mixture. Then, lay the cleaned mussels in the sauce pan, and cover.
Simmer until all the mussels have fully opened, gently stirring occasionally.
Can be served with pasta or pizza bianca (to soak up the juices), or even on its own.
*Note: This recipe also works great with clams, which are a bit more pricey but still reasonable.
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