Billi Bi Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Billi Bi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 pounds mussels; 2 shallots, peeled and coarsely chopped; 2 small white onions, peeled and quartered; 2 sprigs parsley, plus chopped parsley for garnish; Kosher salt; Pepper, to taste; Pinch cayenne pepper; 1 cup dry white wine, like pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed; 1 bay leaf; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

2 pounds mussels
2 shallots, peeled and coarsely chopped
2 small white onions, peeled and quartered
2 sprigs parsley, plus chopped parsley for garnish
Kosher salt
Pepper, to taste
Pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup dry white wine, like pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1 bay leaf
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cups heavy cream
1 egg yolk, lightly beaten

1
Scrub mussels well to remove dirt and, if necessary, remove beards.
2
Place mussels in large saucepan or Dutch oven and add shallots, onions, parsley, salt, pepper, cayenne, wine, butter, bay leaf and thyme.
3
Cover and bring to a boil over medium heat.
4
Reduce heat and simmer 8 to 10 minutes, or until mussels have opened.
5
Discard any that have not opened.
6
Strain liquid through a colander lined with cheesecloth and reserve; this is the base for the soup.
7
When cool enough to handle, remove mussels from shells and reserve.
8
Discard shells and aromatics.
9
Bring reserved liquid to a low boil in a small saucepan.
10
Add cream and return mixture almost to a boil, then remove from heat.
11
Let cool slightly then add egg yolk and stir to combine.
12
Return saucepan to heat and let thicken slightly.
13
(Do not boil.)
14
Taste and adjust seasoning.
15
To serve, arrange mussels in center of large soup dishes and spoon liquid over them.
16
Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds mussels, 2 shallots, peeled and coarsely chopped, 2 small white onions, peeled and quartered, 2 sprigs parsley, plus chopped parsley for garnish, and more.

Yes, Billi Bi falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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