Total cooking and preparation time approximately 10 minutes

Serves 2

Ingredients

2 lb fresh mussels
1 small or ½ onion, finely chopped
¼ pint white wine
1 tbsp dried parsley
½ tsp coarse ground black pepper

Method

1. Clean the mussels and discard any that do not close when tapped.
2. Heat the wine in a large saucepan on a medium heat.
3. Add the onion and fry for about 3 minutes until the onion has softened.
4. Add the wine, parsley, mussel and pepper.
5. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes until the mussels have opened.
6. Remove and place into two bowls, discarding any that have not opened.
7. Pour the wine, onions and any juices over the top and serve with crusty bread.