Steamed Mussels with Garlic and Lemon Grass Sauce

This a very simple recipe but at the same time it has complex flavors because of the freshness and sweetness of the mussels and the salt of the sea, enhanced with the acidity of lemon grass and garlic.

Ingredients:


2 pounds mussels
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon grass
the juice of half a lemon
1 tablespoon parsley
salt

In a wide pan heat the olive oil and cook the garlic for about two minutes to get its flavor. Add the cup of water, the lemon grass, and parsley. Bring to boil and add the lemon juice. Then add the mussels and cover the pan. The mussels will be open in a couple of minutes. Serve in a bowl with lemon and parsley.