Saffron mussel bisque is a luxurious and flavorful seafood soup that is sure to impress your guests. This elegant dish is perfect for special occasions or a romantic dinner for two. The combination of saffron, mussels, and cream creates a rich and creamy soup that is both comforting and elegant. The saffron adds a subtle sweetness and earthiness to the soup, while the mussels provide a briny and savory flavor.
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FRENCH MUSSEL BISQUE
Steps:
- Bring 1 1/2 cups water and 1 cup of the wine to a boil in a large, shallow pot. Add the mussels, cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, until the mussels open. When the mussels are cool enough to handle, separate the mussels from the shells and set aside, discarding the shells and any mussels that didn't open. Strain the cooking liquid through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a bowl and reserve.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in another large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the onions, leek, carrots, garlic, saffron, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper and saute, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another minute.
- Add 2 cups of the reserved cooking liquid (discard the rest) and the rest of the wine, bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes. Add the reserved mussels, the half-and-half, and the cream. Heat until just heated through but not boiling. Stir in the parsley or dill, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Serve hot.
MUSSELS WITH SAFFRON BUTTER BROTH
Steps:
- Heat the butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
- Add the mussels, wine, saffron, and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Give it a good stir, cover the pot, and cook until all the mussels open, about 8 to 10 minutes. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Transfer to a large bowl and serve with crusty bread.
SAFFRON MUSSEL BISQUE
Ahoy! All seafood lovers will really enjoy this hearty feast. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Seafood Soup
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place saffron threads in a small bowl, and cover with 1 tablespoon boiling water. Set aside.
- Scrub mussels clean in several changes of fresh water and pull off beards. Discard any mussels that are cracked or do not close tightly when tapped. Put mussels into a saucepan with wine and water. Cover and cook over high heat, shaking pan frequently, 6-7 minutes or until shells open. Remove mussels, discarding any which remain closed. Strain liquid through a fine sieve and reserve.
- Heat butter and oil in a saucepan. Add onion, garlic, leek and fenugreek and cook gently 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add saffron mixture, 2-1/2 cups of reserved cooking liquid and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, keep 8 mussels in shells and remove remaining mussels from shells. Add all mussels to soup and stir in chopped parsley, salt, pepper and cream. Heat through 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 343.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
SAFFRON MUSSEL BISQUE
Ahoy! All seafood lovers will really enjoy this hearty feast. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories Seafood Soup
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place saffron threads in a small bowl, and cover with 1 tablespoon boiling water. Set aside.
- Scrub mussels clean in several changes of fresh water and pull off beards. Discard any mussels that are cracked or do not close tightly when tapped. Put mussels into a saucepan with wine and water. Cover and cook over high heat, shaking pan frequently, 6-7 minutes or until shells open. Remove mussels, discarding any which remain closed. Strain liquid through a fine sieve and reserve.
- Heat butter and oil in a saucepan. Add onion, garlic, leek and fenugreek and cook gently 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Add saffron mixture, 2-1/2 cups of reserved cooking liquid and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, keep 8 mussels in shells and remove remaining mussels from shells. Add all mussels to soup and stir in chopped parsley, salt, pepper and cream. Heat through 2-3 minutes. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 9.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 343.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
MUSSELS WITH SAFFRON SAUCE
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 6 - 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Steam mussels in wine until shells open. When cool enough to handle, remove mussels from shells and place in bowl. Cover with 1 cup of cooking liquid. Reserve enough half shells for number of mussels you have and refrigerate in plastic bag.
- In small bowl, using a whisk, beat egg yolk with vinegar and mustard. Season with generous pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Secure bowl on towel, potholder or rubber mat so it does not slide and, beating continuously, dribble in oil in thin stream. Mixture will gradually thicken to mayonnaise. If you are reluctant to make mayonnaise by hand you can use food processer but ingredients must be doubled for it to work, yielding twice as much mayonnaise as needed for recipe. Alternately, you can use 3/4 of cup of commercial mayonnaise.
- To make saffron seasoning, bring to boil 1/2 cup of cooking liquid that mussels were sitting in and pour 1 1/2 tablespoons over saffron in small dish. Allow saffron to steep for 15 minutes, then strain hot liquid into mayonnaise and mix well.
- Drain mussels well and mix with saffron mayonnaise. Just before serving, spoon mussel with sauce onto each half shell. You should have enough mussels to serve about 8 to each guest.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 400, UnsaturatedFat 22 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 654 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use fresh mussels: Fresh mussels have a briny, sweet flavor that is perfect for bisque. Avoid using frozen mussels, as they will not have the same flavor or texture.
- Clean the mussels thoroughly: Before cooking the mussels, be sure to clean them thoroughly. This means removing any barnacles or other debris from the shells. You can do this by scrubbing the mussels with a brush or by soaking them in a bowl of water for 30 minutes.
- Cook the mussels in a flavorful liquid: The liquid that you cook the mussels in will greatly affect the flavor of the bisque. A good option is to use a combination of white wine, fish stock, and chicken stock. You can also add aromatics such as garlic, onion, and celery to the liquid.
- Don't overcook the mussels: Mussels are very delicate and can easily be overcooked. Be sure to cook them only until they are just opaque. Overcooked mussels will be tough and chewy.
- Use a high-quality saffron: Saffron is a key ingredient in this bisque, so it is important to use a high-quality saffron. Look for saffron that is a deep red color and has a strong aroma.
- Serve the bisque immediately: Saffron mussel bisque is best served immediately after it is made. The soup will lose its flavor if it is stored for too long.
Conclusion:
Saffron mussel bisque is a delicious and elegant soup that is perfect for a special occasion. The combination of briny mussels, flavorful broth, and aromatic saffron creates a soup that is both satisfying and complex. If you are looking for a new soup to try, I highly recommend giving saffron mussel bisque a try.
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