Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
  • 12 garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1 jalapeno, quartered lengthwise
  • 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 3 fresh bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine

Method

  • Set a wok over high heat for 7 minutes.
  • Add the oil and heat until smoking.
  • Add the garlic and jalapeno and stir-fry until lightly golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the mussels and bay leaves, season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mussels open, about 6 minutes.
  • Add the wine and boil until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Spoon the mussels into bowls and serve.