Creamy Mussels
Steamed mussels in creamy sauce are quick seafood that feels both generous and elegant. This recipe for creamy mussels lets the shells steam in white wine befor…
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Instructions
Rinse the mussels well under cold running water.
Discard broken mussels and mussels that do not close when tapped lightly.
Finely chop garlic, shallots, fennel and celery.
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
Cook the vegetables for a couple of minutes, until glossy.
Add mussels and white wine.
Cover with a lid and steam for 3 to 5 minutes, until the mussels have opened.
Lift the mussels out of the pot and discard any that have not opened.
Add cream to the cooking liquid and reduce until the sauce thickens slightly.
Season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Return the mussels to the pot.
Sprinkle with spring onion and serve right away.
Nutrition per serving
Energi ca. 793 kcal
Protein 62.4 g
Fett 41.2 g
Karbohydrater 27.2 g
Fiber 1.5 g
Sukker 4.5 g
Salt 1.6 g
Tips & tricks
Discard mussels that are broken or do not open after steaming. This gives a safer serving and makes the dish more delicate on the table.
Did you know?
Mussels create their own flavorful broth when steamed, and this broth is an important part of the sauce. White wine, fennel and shallot add aromatic depth, while cream rounds out the flavor. Lemon at the end gives necessary freshness to the creamy seafood dish.
