Mussels with Shallots and Tarragon

1. 1

   Scrub the mussels well in several changes of water, scrape off the beards, and rinse the mussels.

2. 2

   In a 2-quart microwave-safe round glass casserole with a lid combine the wine, the shallots, the zest, the fennel seeds, and the tarragon and microwave the mixture, covered, at high power (100%) for 3 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in the mussels and microwave the mixture, covered, at high power, stirring once every minute and transferring any mussels that are wide open to a bowl and keeping them warm, for 2 1/2 to 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Discard any unopened mussels.

5. 5

   Return the mussels to the casserole, sprinkle them with the onion, and drizzle them with the oil.

6. 6

   Let the mussels stand for 1 minute.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.