Steamed Mussels with Garlic and Shallots

Ingredients:

1teaspoon olive oil

1/3 cupminced shallots

2 garlic cloves, minced

1cupRiesling or other slightly sweet white wine

12 mussels (about 8 ounces), scrubbed and debearded

2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme

PreparationHeat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic; sauté 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add wine, and bring to a simmer. Add mussels; cover and cook 6 minutes or until shells open. Discard any unopened shells. Divide evenly between 2 shallow dishes, and sprinkle with thyme.