Camembert-Steamed Mussels Recipe

Name: Camembert-Steamed Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions; 1 large leek, white only, cut into strips and washed in several changes of water; 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish; 1 bay leaf; 4 pounds mussels, beards removed, well scrubbed and rinsed in several changes of water; 1 1/2 cups apple cider; 3 tablespoons Calvados; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 1 (8-ounce) Camembert, very cold, rind removed and cut into pieces

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions
1 large leek, white only, cut into strips and washed in several changes of water
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1 bay leaf
4 pounds mussels, beards removed, well scrubbed and rinsed in several changes of water
1 1/2 cups apple cider
3 tablespoons Calvados
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 (8-ounce) Camembert, very cold, rind removed and cut into pieces

1
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat.
2
Add the onions and leeks and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic, parsley, and bay leaf and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4
Add the mussels, cider, Calvados, and cream, and bring to a boil.
5
Cover, lower the heat and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the mussels open, about 5 minutes.
6
Remove from the heat.
7
Discard any mussels that do not open.
8
Carefully slip the cheese into as many mussels as possible.
9
Cover the pan until the cheese is melted, about 1 minute.
10
Pour into a large, deep serving bowl and garnish with additional parsley.
11
Serve immediately with hot French bread for dipping.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced yellow onions, 1 large leek, white only, cut into strips and washed in several changes of water, 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Camembert-Steamed Mussels falls under the Seafood 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.

Camembert-Steamed Mussels

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