GRILLED MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE SAUCE

Here is a super-easy recipe that makes a perfect appetizer for company.  Just combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl, grill the mussels then add them to the sauce.  Toss it all together and serve.  

Grilled Mussels with White Wine Sauce Source:  Coastal Living, July 2003 Rating:  9 out of 10

INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds mussels 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice, divided 6 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 1 cup drinking-quality dry white wine 1/4 tsp. hot sauce 1/2 tsp. dried crushed red pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/8 tsp. sea salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley Remove beards on mussels; scrub shells well with a stiff brush.  Discard open or cracked mussels.  Set aside. Combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, melted butter, wine, hot sauce, red pepper and garlic; set aside. Sprinkle mussels with salt, black pepper and 2 Tbsp. lemon juice.  Place mussels in a grill basket (I put the mussels in a baking pan).  Grill, with lid closed, over high heat (400F – 500F) about 10 minutes or until shells open.  Discard any unopened mussels.  Add mussels to lemon mixture; toss well.  Drizzle with remaining lemon juice, and sprinkle with parsley.  Serve immediately.