Ingredients

• 500g black mussels, cleaned
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 red chilli, seeded and finely chopped
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 tbs each fresh parsley, chive and basil, finely chopped

Preparation

• In a large microwave-safe container, heat oil, garlic and chilli on High (100%) for 1 minute.
• Add mussels, juice and wine, cover and cook on high (100%) for 4 minutes.
• With a slotted spoon, remove opened mussels to a warm serving plate.
• Stir herbs into the juice and cook on high (100%) for 1 and a half minutes.
• Pour herbed juice over mussels and serve with rice or crusty bread.