Steamed Mussels (Ina)

 Found some really cheap mussels at Costco and wanted to try a fun new recipe. This was TO DIE FOR! 

 3-4 pounds mussels

handful of flour

2 TBSP butter

2 TBSP olive oil

1/2 finely chopped red onion and about 1-2 TBSP minced garlic (could also do a cup of shallots but I'm not that fancy)(Also would need 5-6 cloves of smashed garlic in not minced)

1/2 chopped cherry tomatoes or canned plum tomatoes

1 TBSP dried parsley 

handful fresh thyme

1 cup cooking wine (white marsala was what I had)

2 tsp. kosher salt

lots of fresh ground pepper

Directions here: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/mussels-in-white-wine-recipe-1937316

But basically you soak the mussels in cold water and the flour, discard opened or cracked ones. Heat oils, add aromatics until transparent, add tomatoes, add wine and salt and pepper and add rinsed and de-bearded mussels. Cover pot and cook over medium heat for about 8-10 minutes until mussels have opened. Had with crab and homemade Mac and cheese.