Mussels in White Wine Sauce Recipe

Name: Mussels in White Wine Sauce
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 kg Mussels; 2 tbsp Unsalted butter; 2 Shallots, finely chopped; 2 Garlic cloves, minced; 250 ml Dry white wine; 120 ml Fresh cream; 3 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Pepper

A sumptuous and fragrant recipe featuring mussels steamed in a delightful white wine sauce, perfect for any seafood lover.

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METHOD

Step 1.
Clean the mussels under cold water, removing any beards and discarding any that remain open when tapped.
Step 2.
In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped shallots and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 2 minutes.
Step 3.
Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer. Add the cleaned mussels, cover the pot, and let them steam for about 5-7 minutes, until the mussels have opened. Discard any that do not open.
Step 4.
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a serving dish, leaving the sauce in the pot.
Step 5.
Stir fresh cream into the sauce and simmer for 3 minutes. Season with chopped fresh parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
Step 6.
Pour the sauce over the mussels and garnish with additional parsley.
Step 7.
Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.