Billi Bi Recipe

Name: Billi Bi Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb Mussels; 2 x Shallots, Minced Coarsely; 2 sm Onions, Quartered; 2 sprg Parsley Salt Black Pepper, Grnd; 1 pch Cayenne; 1 c. Dry White Wine; 2 Tbsp. Butter; 1/2 x Bay Leaf; 1/2 tsp Thyme; 2 c. Heavy Cream; 1 x Egg Yolk, Lightly Beaten; 2 Tbsp. Sauce Hollandaise

Servings: persons

2 lb Mussels
2 x Shallots, Minced Coarsely
2 sm Onions, Quartered
2 sprg Parsley Salt Black Pepper, Grnd
1 pch Cayenne
1 c. Dry White Wine
2 Tbsp. Butter
1/2 x Bay Leaf
1/2 tsp Thyme
2 c. Heavy Cream
1 x Egg Yolk, Lightly Beaten
2 Tbsp. Sauce Hollandaise

1
Thoroughly scrub the mussels to remove all exterior sand and dirt.
2
Place them in a large kettle along with the shallots, onions, parsley, salt, black pepper, cayenne, wine, butter, bay leaf and thyme.
3
Cover.
4
Bring to a boil.
5
Simmer till the mussels have opened (5-10 min).
6
Throw away any mussels which don't open.
7
Strain through a double thickness of cheesecloth into a saucepan.
8
Remove the mussels from their shells.
9
Throw away the shells.
10
Set the mussel meat aside.
11
Bring the liquid in the saucepan to a boil.
12
Add in the cream.
13
Return to a boil.
14
Immediately remove from the heat.
15
Add in the beaten egg yolk.
16
Return to the heat only long sufficient for the soup to thicken slightly Don't BOIL!
17
Stir in the Hollandaise sauce and add in the mussel meat just before serving.
18
Serve warm or possibly cool.

539

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb Mussels, 2 x Shallots, Minced Coarsely, 2 sm Onions, Quartered, 2 sprg Parsley Salt Black Pepper, Grnd, and more.

Yes, Billi Bi Recipe 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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