Impepata di cozze

Method

1. 1 Scrub the mussel shells clean, remove all the tentacles, and rinse them several times to remove all the sand.
2. 2 Sauté crushed garlic in olive oil in a wide pan for 2 minutes.
3. 3 Add the mussels, sprinkle with plenty of freshly ground black pepper, cover and steam for 6 minutes until the mussels open.
4. 4 Shake the pot a few times, and discard any that don't open their mouths.
5. 5 Squeeze in the lemon juice, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and stir well.
6. 6 Toast a few slices of bread until crispy to dip into the mussel broth.

With an appliance

• Microwave 22 min

  Replace step 3: place mussels, garlic, olive oil, and pepper in a covered bowl and microwave at 800 W for 4 minutes; steps 4–6 remain unchanged.