MUSSELS IN CREAM SAUCE

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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

1 tablespoon butter
1 small leek, halved, thinly sliced (white and pale green parts only)
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup whipping cream
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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.

Catina Bryant
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it was worth the effort. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will simplify the recipe next time.


Douglas Sturgeon
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This recipe was perfect for a weeknight meal. It was quick and easy to make, and the results were delicious. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Eunice Akogun
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This recipe was a disappointment. The mussels were overcooked, and the sauce was bland. I will not be making this again.


Aadila Essop
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This recipe was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will plan ahead next time.


faizurrahman khan
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I'm not a good cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Karen Walker
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This recipe was a bit too expensive for my taste, but it was still very good. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use cheaper ingredients next time.


Basant Bohara
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I'm not a fan of mussels, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the mussels were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Archie Jaffa
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This recipe was perfect for a special occasion. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. My guests loved it!


Reagan Kapundu
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very good. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less chili next time.


adsk putty
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kappa gaming
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This recipe was a complete disaster. The mussels were overcooked, and the sauce was watery and bland. I will never be making this again.


Kiberu Trevor
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the results were worth it. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will simplify the recipe next time.


Sathi Sathi
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This recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.


SSebaggala Aqram (D'freshest Fik Vanz DFV)
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The sauce was a bit bland for my taste, but the mussels were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again, but I will add some more spices to the sauce next time.


Tj Tymm
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This recipe was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still very good. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again, but I will use less cream next time.


Niranjan Chaudhary
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I'm so glad I did. The mussels were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


ciel
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OMG! This recipe is a keeper! The mussels were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was absolutely divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Christine Coble
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This was my first time cooking mussels, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was easy to follow, and the results were amazing. The mussels were tender and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Sl N
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mussels are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful without being too heavy.


Joan Jaykpah
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This mussels in cream sauce recipe was a hit! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the mussels were tender and perfectly cooked. I served it over pasta, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.