Mussels In Herbed Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Mussels In Herbed Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 kg black mussels; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped; 1/2 bunch spring onion, white potion only,chopped; 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped; 750 ml dry white wine; 250 ml cream; black pepper, freshly ground; 2 medium tomatoes, diced; 1/4 cup fresh herb, coarsely chopped (eg parsley with marjoram or thyme and basil or dill)

Servings: persons

2 kg black mussels
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 bunch spring onion, white potion only,chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
750 ml dry white wine
250 ml cream
black pepper, freshly ground
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup fresh herb, coarsely chopped (eg parsley with marjoram or thyme and basil or dill)

1
Remove beards and scrub mussels under cold running water.
2
Discard any that remain open after handling.
3
Put in a large bowl and refrigerate until needed[best if it is the same day!
4
Heat the oil in a wok, add onion, spring onions and garlic and stirfry gently for a few minutes.
5
Add wine, cream, lots of black pepper and tomatoes.
6
Bring to the boil, add the mussels and cover with a large lid.
7
Shake of stir the mussels around a couple of times until they open[about 5 minutes].
8
Transfer mussels to a large bowl, leaving the cream sauce in the wok.
9
Boil the sauce with the lid off over a high heat until reduced by half.
10
Add herbs, then pour sauce over the mussels.
11
Serve in shallow soup plates with thick slices of crusty bread to mop up the cream sauce.

275

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 kg black mussels, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped, 1/2 bunch spring onion, white potion only,chopped, and more.

Yes, Mussels In Herbed Cream Sauce 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.

Mussels In Herbed Cream Sauce

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