Have you ever craved a dish that is both elegant and packed with flavor? Look no further than mussels in a creamy white wine sauce. This classic seafood dish offers a combination of tender mussels, a rich and flavorful sauce, and the perfect balance of acidity and creaminess. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice cook, this dish is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, let's dive into the world of mussels and embark on a culinary journey to create a masterpiece.
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MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE
Delicious way to serve mussels. Dip crusty bread into sauce to complete the entree!
Provided by capcomp
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak mussels in a bowl of cold water for at least 10 minutes; remove from water and scrub with a stiff brush to remove dirt if needed. Remove beard using a sharp knife if needed.
- Melt butter with the olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir garlic and shallots until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1 cup beef broth, anise-flavored liqueur, jalapeno pepper, and red chile pepper to garlic-shallot mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until peppers are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir wine, remaining 1 cup beef broth, and basil into broth mixture; simmer.
- Whisk light cream and cornstarch together in a bowl until cornstarch is dissolved; add to broth mixture and bring to a boil. Add mussels and lemon juice to boiling broth mixture and cover stockpot with a lid; cook until shells open, about 5 minutes. Discard any shells that didn't open.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 19.2 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 876.5 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE
Simmer Ina Garten's recipe for Mussels in White Wine on the stovetop with garlic, saffron and plum tomatoes for an easy yet elegant meal.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To clean the mussels, put them in a large bowl with 2 quarts of water and the flour and soak for 30 minutes, or until the mussels disgorge any sand. Drain the mussels, then remove the "beard" from each with your fingers. If they're dirty, scrub the mussels with a brush under running water. Discard any mussels whose shells aren't tightly shut.
- In a large non-aluminum stockpot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 5 minutes; then add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, or until the shallots are translucent. Add the tomatoes, saffron, parsley, thyme, wine, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add the mussels, stir well, then cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until all the mussels are opened (discard any that do not open). With the lid on, shake the pot once or twice to be sure the mussels don't burn on the bottom. Pour the mussels and the sauce into a large bowl and serve hot.
CLASSIC FRENCH MUSSELS
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the mussels, wine, cream, butter, and parsley and season well with salt. Give it a good stir, cover the pot, and cook until mussels open and are cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. Divide the mussels and the juices between 2 bowls and serve with the crusty bread.
MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE, GARLIC & CREAM
A delicious and easy classic recipe for mussels cooked in white wine, garlic, and cream
Provided by Sam Linsell
Categories Seafood
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium-sized heavy-based pot, add the butter and olive oil and sauté the shallots until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and thyme stalks and cook for about another minute but keep stirring to prevent the garlic from going brown.Add the white wine and then the mussels. Put the lid on the pot and steam for about 3 minutes until the shells are open.
- Scoop the mussels and thyme stalks out the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside. Discard the thyme and any mussels that have not opened. Add the cream to the pan liquid and allow this to bubble over low heat until the sauce has reduced slightly, and the cream starts to thicken. Add half the parsley and then add the cooked mussels back in and toss around to reheat for a minute or 2.
- Sprinkle over the remaining parsley and serve immediately with the crusty bread and a glass of Chardonnay.
MUSSELS IN CREAM SAUCE
Serve these mussels with a frisée salad dressed with red wine vinaigrette. Add french fries, plus a baguette for sopping up the sauce. Lemon tart would be good for dessert. See how to clean mussels.
Categories Milk/Cream Mussel White Wine Winter Parsley Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 2 servings; can be doubled
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leek; sauté 3 minutes. Add mussels and wine. Cover and simmer until mussels open, about 4 minutes (discard any that do not open). Using slotted spoon, transfer mussels to 2 bowls.
- Stir cream and 2 tablespoons parsley into liquid in pot. Simmer uncovered 3 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over mussels. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley.
MOULES MARINIèRE WITH CREAM, GARLIC AND PARSLEY
Cook yourself a restaurant-style moules marinière in six simple steps - a splash of white wine, cider or beer gives an extra kick.
Provided by Rick Stein
Categories Main course
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Wash the mussels under plenty of cold, running water. Discard any open ones that won't close when lightly squeezed.
- Pull out the tough, fibrous beards protruding from between the tightly closed shells and then knock off any barnacles with a large knife. Give the mussels another quick rinse to remove any little pieces of shell.
- Soften the garlic and shallots in the butter with the bouquet garni, in a large pan big enough to take all the mussels - it should only be half full.
- Add the mussels and wine or cider, turn up the heat, then cover and steam them open in their own juices for 3-4 minutes. Give the pan a good shake every now and then.
- Remove the bouquet garni, add the cream and chopped parsley and remove from the heat.
- Spoon into four large warmed bowls and serve with lots of crusty bread.
CREAMY MUSSELS
This dish is based on classic moules mariniere, with a bit of cream added.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add saffron, if desired, and wine; bring to a boil. Add mussels; cover and cook, stirring once, until mussels open, about 3 minutes. (Discard unopened shells.)
- Remove mussels with a slotted spoon. Transfer to a bowl; cover. Strain cooking liquid; discard solids. Return liquid to pot; bring to a boil. Add cream; reduce to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Divide mussels among 4 bowls. Add sauce; serve.
MUSSELS AND PASTA WITH CREAMY WINE SAUCE
I love seafood and always have a bag, or two, of mussel meat in the freezer. It's fairly inexpensive and is usually found in a case by the fresh fish. This cooks up really quickly, so have everything prepped before starting.
Provided by Bren
Categories Seafood Shellfish Mussels
Time 30m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
- Place mussel meat in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
- Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Gently warm the mussels until they release their water, about 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
- Wipe out the skillet with paper towels. Melt remaining 3 teaspoons butter in the skillet. Cut any large mushrooms into smaller pieces. Add to the skillet and sprinkle with pepper. Cook until starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour wine into the skillet, add red pepper flakes, and cook until wine has reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in cream and add mussels. Heat until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Use tongs to lift linguine out of the pot and add to the skillet with some of the cooking water. Toss to coat with sauce. Plate and garnish with lemon zest.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 708.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 160.2 mg, Fat 43.6 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 25.8 g, Sodium 389.4 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE
Simple recipe for preparing mussels in white wine sauce, also known as mussels marinière. The mussels are steamed in a broth with butter, white wine, garlic, shallots, parsley, thyme.
Provided by Layla Pujol
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the mussels thoroughly and remove the beards.
- In a large saucepan or pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the shallots and garlic, cook until the shallots are transparent and soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the mussels and stir well. Next add the herbs and the white wine. Bring the liquid to a boil. Cover the pan and steam mussels over high temperature for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mussels start to open - exact time will vary depending on the size of mussels and each stove.
- Once the mussel shells open up, turn off the heat, add the lemon juice, salt/pepper, and additional chopped parsley. Gently stir the mussels from bottom to top so that the sauce and parsley can uniformly spread into all the mussels. If desired you can remove the herbs sprigs and bay leaves.
- Remove the mussels that are still closed. Some mussels partially open, which is fine. You will just need to work harder to open & enjoy these ones. Serve the mussels in large soup plates or bowls. Enjoy the mussels with slices of baguette, plain or toasted/grilled with garlic.
- This dish can be accompanied with white wine, based on your preference. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or Viognier types are good ideas. A salad may also be part of the meal.
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH WINE AND CREAM
Make and share this Steamed Mussels With Wine and Cream recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Evie3234
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 27m
Yield 36 mussels, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the wine, herbs and garlic in an extra large saucepan then pile in the mussels.
- Cover and cook over a medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until all the mussels have steamed open.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to individual serving bowls discarding any that have not opened.
- Strain juice to remove any broken bits of shell, herb stalks and any little crabs which might have been trapped inside.
- Return juice to pan and bring to boil.
- Allow to reduce then stir in cream and seasonings.
- Spoon this sauce over the mussels and serve with crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204.1, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 50.2, Sodium 421, Carbohydrate 7.9, Sugar 0.6, Protein 17.7
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
- Choose fresh mussels: The fresher the mussels, the better they will taste. Look for mussels that are tightly closed and have no cracks or damage to their shells.
- Clean the mussels thoroughly: Before cooking, you need to clean the mussels to remove any dirt or grit. Use a stiff brush to scrub the shells and remove any barnacles or other debris. Then, rinse the mussels thoroughly under cold water.
- Cook the mussels until they open: Mussels are cooked when they open their shells. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes. Do not overcook the mussels, or they will become tough and chewy.
- Use a good quality white wine: The white wine you use in the sauce will have a big impact on the flavor of the dish. Choose a dry white wine that you enjoy drinking.
- Add some fresh herbs: Fresh herbs, such as parsley, thyme, and basil, can add a lot of flavor to the sauce. Add them towards the end of cooking so that they don't lose their flavor.
- Serve the mussels immediately: Mussels are best served immediately after they are cooked. Serve them with some crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
Mussels in creamy white wine sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The mussels are plump and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish at home that will impress your friends and family.
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