Cataplana Mussels Serves 2 Ingredients •2 lbs. mussels, debearded and washed •3 shallots, sliced •¼ tsp. garlic •2 lemons, juice of •1 Tbsp. chives (cut into ¼ inch sticks) •1 Tbsp. chopped chervil •1 Tbsp. tarragon •1 Tbsp. Italian parsley •¼ cup white wine •2 Tbsp. butter THE METHOD Toss all ingredients in cataplana vessel. Close lid and place in hot oven (500 degrees) for approximately 8 minutes. Open cataplana; serve immediately. Use one side of cataplana for discarding empty shells. This recipe is reproduced courtesy of Cataplanas.com Find more Cataplana recipes at www.cataplanas.com ;

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