Season of Love Mussels in Wine
Season of Love Mussels in Wine and Garlic Broth.
When deciding on serving mussels, here are a few tips.
- Buy from a reputable fishmonger.
- They are 'live' when you buy them.
- When you get home, remove the packaging /net
- If any of them are open, just tap them & they close straight away.
- Discard any cracked shells.
- Put into a bowl and cover with a damp cloth in the fridge until you are ready to cook them.
Servings:
2
yield(s)
Prep Time:
15
mins
Cook Time:
7
mins
Total Time:
22
mins
Ingredients
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800
g
Live Mussels
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1
tsp
Butter
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2
Cloves Garlic, minced
-
1 0r 2
Shallots, very finely sliced
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1
cup
Chicken or Vegetable Stock
-
1/2
Glass white wine
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1
tbsp
Low Fat créme fraiche
-
1
tsp
Ground Black Pepper
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1
tbsp
Finely Chopped Parsley
Instructions
Preparation of the Mussels
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Place them in a colander or sieve and take them to the sink.
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Take a brush & remove any barnacles or sandy bits.
Pull any beardy bits down and out.
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Give each a clean under the tap.
You are not soaking them in water.
Cooking the Mussels
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Mussels need a very large pan with lots of room for the sshells to open.
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Add the butter, garlic and shallots and cook until they are nicely softened.
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Add the stock. I like using the Knorr Stock Pot, The chicken gives a delicious brothy taste.
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Add the wine
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Slide in the mussels and gently stir the mussels around.
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Covre the pot with a lid and cook for at least 3 minutes before opeing to check on them.
They may need another minuute.
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***IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT AT THIS STAGE TO CHECK THE SHELL HAS OPENED - DISCARD ANY THAT HAVE NOT OPENED***
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Add the finely chopped parsley.
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Add the créme fraiche, and the black pepper.
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Give a final stir and serve!