Mussels With Creme Fraiche, Jalapenos and Cilantro Recipe

Name: Mussels With Creme Fraiche, Jalapenos and Cilantro
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup olive oil; 1 thinly sliced garlic clove; 1 medium shallot, minced; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced pickled jalapeno peppers; salt & freshly ground black pepper; 4 lbs mussels, scrubbed; 1 ½ cups bottled clam broth; ⅓ cup creme fraiche; ¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

Servings: persons

½ cup olive oil
1 thinly sliced garlic clove
1 medium shallot, minced
2 tablespoons thinly sliced pickled jalapeno peppers
salt & freshly ground black pepper
4 lbs mussels, scrubbed
1 ½ cups bottled clam broth
⅓ cup creme fraiche
¼ cup coarsely chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

1
In a large, deep pot, heat the olive oil.
2
Add the shallot, sliced garlic and jalapenos, season lightly with salt and pepper and cook over high heat, stirring, until the garlic is softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes.
3
Add the mussels and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
4
Add the clam broth, cover and steam the mussels until they open, about 5 minutes.
5
Remove from the heat.
6
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to 4 deep bowls, discarding any mussels that do not open.
7
Add the creme fraiche and cilantro to the broth, swirling and shaking the pot until combined.
8
Stir in the lime juice.
9
Slowly pour the broth over the mussels, stopping before you reach the grit at the bottom of the pot.

315

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: ½ cup olive oil, 1 thinly sliced garlic clove, 1 medium shallot, minced, 2 tablespoons thinly sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, and more.

Yes, Mussels With Creme Fraiche, Jalapenos and Cilantro 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 With Creme Fraiche, Jalapenos and Cilantro

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