Lemon and Garlic Steamed Mussels

Ingredients

• 24 fresh, small to medium-sized mussels
• 3 tablespoons Crisco® 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Directions

1. Place mussels in large skillet without water. Cover and cook over medium heat, removing the mussels to a warm platter as they open. Discard any that do not open.
2. Reduce liquid in the skillet to about 2 or 3 tablespoons. Return mussels to skillet. Sprinkle with olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Heat for 1 minute.
3. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dunking.