New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels with Crusty Bread

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 10 Minutes

Yield: Serves 6

Shared by Sally Williams, Winemaker, Wither Hills

New Zealand Green-Lipped Mussels are unique to New Zealand and a big part of our cuisine and culture. They differ from other mussel species in that they have dark brown/green shells, a green lip around the edge of their shells and they are also one of the largest mussel species. Delicious steamed or cooked in broth and they pair perfectly with New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc.

Ingredients

Preparation:

1. Heat the oil in a large pan. Cook onions until soft, 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Add the ginger, garlic, fish stock, lime juice, sugar, beer and wine, and stir well.

3. Add the mussels and bring to a boil. Cover and shake the pan for 2 minutes or until the mussels open.

Serve with crusty bread.