Ouzo Steamed Mussels

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. mussels, or clams or mixture
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 cloves garlic, sliced thin
• 2 shallots, minced
• 1 cup ouzo
• flat leaf parsley, chopped

Method

• Clean mussels, debeard and soak in cold water for about an hour. Drain.
• Heat olive oil in large skillet or Dutch oven. When it is hot add the garlic & shallot.
• Cook briefly. Add the drained mussels and stir until coated. Add ouzo. Cover and cook about 5 minutes until mussels open. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve in bowls with crusty bread.

Notes

• Description:
• "As fabulous as "moules a a marinere"....only prepared with ouzo, the
• anise-flavored liquor."
• SERVINGS: 10