Mussels in Lemon and Garlic

Ingredients

• •1 kg cleaned mussels
• •1 onion, finely chopped
• •4 garlic cloves, minced
• •3 tbsp olive oil
• •Salt and black pepper

Steps

1. 1In a wide pot, heat the olive oil. Sauté the onion until soft, then add the garlic.
2. 2Add the mussels, cover, and steam for 5 minutes until they open.
3. 3Discard any mussels that didn’t open. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper just before serving. A few drops of lemon just before serving brightens the flavor.