Jeff Martin, the executive chef at Germantown Cafe made Steamed Mussels and talked about Nashville Originals Restaurant. Germantown Café is located at 1200 5th Avenue, North, Suite 100 Nashville, TN 37208. Nashville Originals Restaurant Week runs through Friday, January 19th. For a complete list of participating restaurants, go to nashvilleoriginals.com.
STEAMED MUSSELS
INGREDIENTS:
1 lb mussels, fresh or frozen
1 T garlic, minced fresh
1 shallot, small diced
1/4 c celery, dice
1/4 lb butter
2 c white wine
Salt & pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine mussels, garlic, shallots, celery and white wine in a saute pan. Cover with lid.
2. Turn on medium high heat and reduce mixture until mussels begin to open. 3-4 minutes.
3. Add butter and reduce until butter is melted and coating the mussels.
4. Serve with grilled or toasted bread.
