Best 11 Mussels With Basil Creamcozze Con Crema E Basilic Recipes

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Mussels with Basil Cream (Cozze con Crema e Basilico) is a classic Italian dish that combines the briny flavor of mussels with a creamy, basil-infused sauce. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The mussels are steamed in a flavorful broth made with white wine, garlic, and fresh basil, and then finished with a creamy sauce made with heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and more basil. Serve the mussels with crusty bread or pasta for a complete meal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MUSSELS IN BASIL CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Gina

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tsp butter
1 shallots (minced)
1 cloves garlic (smashed and chopped PLUS)
2 cloves garlic set aside
2 lbs live mussels
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup fat free half and half
1/2 cup fresh basil
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan
salt and fresh pepper

Steps:

  • Scrub and de-beard mussels in cold water.
  • Discard any cracked or unopened shells.
  • In a large pot melt butter.
  • Add shallots and 1 clove chopped garlic and sauté about 3 minutes.
  • Add wine and bring to a boil.
  • Add mussels and cover until mussels open, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  • When mussels are cooked, scoop them out with a slotted spoon.
  • Discard any mussels that didn't open.
  • Add 1/4 cup of ff half and half to the wine and simmer about 4 minutes.
  • In a blender, puree basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil, remaining half & half and garlic.
  • Add to cream, season with salt and pepper and simmer another few minutes.
  • Pour over mussels.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 14 mussels, Calories 370.6 kcal, Carbohydrate 11.7 g, Protein 20.6 g, Fat 24 g, Sodium 973.1 mg, Fiber 0.4 g, Sugar 2.1 g

MUSSELS WITH BASIL CREAM



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Appetizer     Steam     Quick & Easy     Basil     Mussel     White Wine     Summer     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 2 main-course or 4 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 lb mussels (preferably cultivated), scrubbed and beards removed
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook onion and garlic in butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add wine and mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat until mussels just open wide, 6 to 8 minutes. (Discard any mussels that have not opened after 8 minutes.) Transfer mussels with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl, then transfer cooking liquid to a blender along with cream, basil, and pepper and blend until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Season sauce with salt and pour over mussels.

MUSSELS WITH BASIL CREAM



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If you love mussels, this recipe is a keeper. Very easy and lots of flavor. My kids love it! Add a salad and a glass of wine and you have a meal. I buy a 2lb. bag of frozen mussels from the seafood section at the local Super Walmart.

Provided by Jorja Jones

Categories     Mussels

Time 18m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 small onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 lbs mussels (preferably cultivated, scrubbed and beards removed)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup fresh basil leaf (loosely packed)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt (Emeril's Fish Rub)

Steps:

  • Cook onion and garlic in butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add wine and mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat until mussels just open wide, 6 to 8 minutes. (Discard any mussels that have not opened after 8 minutes).
  • Transfer mussels with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl, then transfer cooking liquid to a blender along with cream, basil, pepper and salt and blend until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids).Pour over mussels.
  • Serve, eat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 119.7, Sodium 809.7, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 28.1

MUSSELS AND BASIL BREAD CRUMBS



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Provided by Ina Garten Bio & Top Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 slices white bread, crusts removed, cubed, and toasted
2 tablespoons chopped garlic (6 cloves)
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
9 sun-dried tomato halves in oil, drained and chopped
3/4 cup julienned fresh basil leaves, lightly packed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
3 pounds mussels, cleaned

Steps:

  • Combine the toasted bread cubes, garlic, 1/4 cup of olive oil, and the lemon juice in a food processor and pulse a few times to make coarse crumbs. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3/4 teaspoon pepper and pulse to combine. Add the pine nuts and pulse a few times to combine but not to chop the nuts. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil and the wine in a heavy-bottomed pot, such as Le Creuset, and bring to a boil. Add the mussels, cover, and cook over medium-high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that don't open. Add the basil bread crumbs and toss gently. Serve hot in shallow bowls with any pan juices.

MUSSELS IN CURRY CREAM SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 medium onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 large shallots, chopped
3 cloves garlic, smashed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
4 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons cognac (optional)
Juice of 1/2 lemon, plus wedges for serving
Toasted baguette slices, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add the onion, celery, shallots, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste; cook until the vegetables are translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the wine and 1/4 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the mussels; cover and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels open, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer the open mussels to a bowl using a slotted spoon (discard any that do not open). Cover the bowl and set aside.
  • Add the cream to the pot with the cooking liquid and vegetables; bring to a boil and cook until reduced by half, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in the cognac and lemon juice. Return the mussels to the pot and stir to coat with the sauce. Serve with the lemon wedges and toasted baguette slices.

AMAZING MUSSELS



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Mussels steamed in a very light creamy tomato basil broth with a kick. You will not be disappointed.

Provided by Gisela

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons minced garlic
4 shallots, chopped
4 cups beef broth
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 red chili pepper, minced
4 fresh tomatoes, coarsely chopped
20 fresh basil leaves, torn
2 cups white wine
1 tablespoon cornstarch
½ cup light cream
5 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic and shallots, and cook, stirring constantly, until lightly browned. Add a splash of the beef broth, jalapeno, and red chile pepper, and simmer for a few minutes to blend the flavors.
  • Add the tomatoes, basil leaves, white wine, and remaining beef broth. Bring to a boil. Dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of the light cream, and pour it and the rest of the cream into the stock pot. Return to a boil, and add the mussels. Cook until all of the shells have opened, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Cholesterol 79.6 mg, Fat 13.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 7.7 g, Sodium 1108.9 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

CREAMY MUSSELS



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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

2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 2)
Pinch of saffron, (optional)
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
3 pounds mussels (about 100 small), scrubbed and debearded
2/3 cup heavy cream

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 SAUTEED WITH BASIL



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 4 small servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 pounds small mussels
5 cloves garlic
2 ounces fresh mint leaves
2 ounces fresh basil leaves (Asian basil, if possible)
1 4-inch-long, 1/2-inch-wide green chili, or more, to taste
3/4 ounce scallions
1 very small red bell pepper
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
Whole black peppercorns, to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil

Steps:

  • Scrub, wash and debeard the mussels; drain well.
  • Mince garlic. Remove leaves from stems of mint and basil. Mince chili. Cut scallions into 1-inch slices and cut red pepper into julienne strips.
  • Mix the fish sauce, sugar and peppercorns together.
  • Saute garlic in hot oil in a skillet large enough to hold all the ingredients, for 30 seconds over high heat.
  • Add the mussels and stir-fry 3 to 5 minutes, until shells begin to open.
  • Stir in fish sauce mixture and continue cooking. When all the mussels have opened, add mint, basil, chili, scallions and red pepper and continue to stir-fry just long enough to combine ingredients with the mussels. Serve over jasmine or fragrant rice (available in Asian markets).

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 367, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 1334 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams

FETTUCCINE WITH MUSSELS, BASIL AND CREAM



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, pastas, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound fresh green fettuccine
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
4 tablespoons very finely minced fresh basil leaves
1 cup steamed shucked mussels
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Several fresh basil leaves for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a kettle of water to a boil for the pasta.
  • Heat a large, heavy skillet. Add the pine nuts and cook, stirring, until lightly toasted. Remove the nuts from the pan and reserve. Lower the heat.
  • Melt the butter and lightly saute the garlic. Stir in the cream and cook until the cream has reduced somewhat and is slightly thickened. Stir in the basil and mussels. Season the sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  • Boil the fettuccine about two minutes. Drain.
  • Add the fettuccine to the skillet. Heat, tossing with the sauce, then serve sprinkled with the pine nuts and basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 563, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 397 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

BASIL CREAM SAUCE



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After a mad search on the net for a recipe for this sauce I had to create my own. This can be reheated in the microwave without the usual cream sauce defects. I just love the light green color and how well it displays over tri color or regular pasta, salmon and grilled chicken. I have been putting this on everything.

Provided by MESSY

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Creamy

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups fresh basil leaves
4 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup olive oil
2 ounces pine nuts
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
1 pint light cream

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine basil and garlic. Begin processing, and pour in olive oil in a thin stream. Process for about 40 seconds, or until mixture begins to emulsify. Add pine nuts and Parmesan, then blend for 1 minute.
  • Heat cream in a saucepan over low heat until simmering. Pour 1/2 of the hot cream into the processor with basil pesto, and pulse for 20 seconds to incorporate. Pour mixture back into cream, and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.8 calories, Carbohydrate 3.8 g, Cholesterol 50.3 mg, Fat 28.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 117 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

MUSSELS WITH CHILI, GARLIC AND BASIL



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Adjust the heat to your own taste using more or less chilies. The two of us have this as a main dish with rice or with nice bread and a simple salad. Or serve it as part of a Thai meal.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs mussels, scrubbed and the beards removed
3 fresh red chilies, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, finely chopped and preferably with root
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock or 1/2 cup water
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or coriander)
2 cloves garlic (or more if desired)

Steps:

  • Make a paste from the chilies, garlic and coriander using a mortar or small food processor.
  • Stir fry this paste in a wok or frying pan with the oil for about one minute, use a pan you have a lid for and large enough to hold the mussels.
  • Add the oyster and fish sauce, stir and then add the stock and the mussels.
  • Cover and cook on a medium heat, or until the mussels have opened and are cooked.
  • Taste the sauce or it needs extra fish sauce or water.
  • Stir in the basil, arrange the mussels on a dish, discard any mussel that has not opened and pour the sauce over them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.6, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 97.3, Sodium 2255, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.9, Protein 44.4

Tips:

  • To ensure the mussels are fresh, gently tap their shells; if they close, they are alive and suitable for cooking.
  • Soak the mussels in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking to remove any sand or grit.
  • Use a large pot to cook the mussels, as they will expand during cooking.
  • Do not overcrowd the pot, as this will prevent the mussels from cooking evenly.
  • Add white wine to the pot to enhance the flavor of the mussels.
  • Cook the mussels until they have opened, about 5-7 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
  • Serve the mussels immediately with a dipping sauce, such as a basil cream sauce.

Conclusion:

This recipe for mussels with basil cream sauce is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner. The mussels are cooked in a flavorful broth made with white wine, garlic, and basil, and then served with a creamy sauce made with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. The combination of flavors is simply divine, and the mussels are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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