Mussels with White Wine Cream Sauce
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Serves: 2
 
Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1½ cups white wine
  • 2 lbs mussels
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
  1. Scrub the mussels clean and remove any beards. Discard any that don't close when you tap them.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  5. Add the thyme, bay leaf, and white wine. Bring to a boil.
  6. Add the mussels and cover the pot; cook for about 5 minutes.
  7. Once cooked, discard any mussels that haven't opened.
  8. Add the cream, salt, and pepper to taste.
  9. Stir in the parsley and serve with a crusty baguette.
Recipe by Kiku Corner at https://www.kikucorner.com/2015/05/27/mussels-with-white-wine-cream-sauce/