If any mussels are opened, tap them lightly on a hard surface. If they don't close, discard them. Heat the olive oil in a wide, heavy-based pan. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened ...
A final couple of rinses will ensure a sand-free meal. Mussels need very little cooking. Place them in the bottom of a large, heavy-based pan with a small amount of liquid and turn up the heat to ...
Wash the mussels (if using), put into a shallow pan in a single layer, cover and cook over a medium heat just until the shells open, about 3 or 4 minutes approx. Cool. Meanwhile, hard boil the ...