Steamed Mussels With Garlic

Step 1: Heat a wok or large frying pan over high heat until hot, add a swirl of oil and cook garlic until fragrant. Add white wine and saffron.

Step 2: Allow liquid to come to the boil and then toss mussels in ad cover with lid and leave to steam for 3–4 minutes and then remove lid, shake pan well and remove cooked mussels as they open I would put them into a warmed casserole dish to keep them warm.

Step 3: Keep warm until most are opened and remove pan from heat and add chopped parsley and a large knob of butter and whisk through; check seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed.

Step 4: Serve mussels in deep bowls with cooking juices poured over the top and accompany with crusty bread.