Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for toasts
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced, plus 1 or 2 whole garlic cloves for rubbing toasts
  • Pinch of crushed red pepper
  • 4 pounds mussels, cleaned
  • ΒΌ cup white wine or water
  • 1 baguette, split lengthwise, then cut crosswise in half
  • 1 cup roughly chopped parsley