MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE AND CRèME FRAîCHE

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Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     quick, appetizer

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings as an appetizer, 2 as a main dish

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, minced
1 shallot, minced
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
1 bay leaf
2 cups white wine
4 pounds mussels
3 tablespoons crème fraîche
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a wide skillet with a lid, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and shallot, and stir until very soft and beginning to turn gold, about 5 minutes; do not let them brown. Add thyme and bay leaf and stir. Add wine and 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add mussels, cover, and cook until open, about 4 minutes.
  • Transfer mussels to serving bowls with a slotted spoon and boil liquid in the pan until reduced to a sauce. Turn off heat and whisk in crème fraîche and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over mussels and serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 628, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 26 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 55 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1456 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Seth Peters
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This recipe is a winner! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of rice and it was a perfect meal. Will definitely be making this again soon.


Mukuka Mulenga
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I've tried many mussels recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The white wine and crème fraîche sauce is simply divine. I always get rave reviews when I make this dish. Highly recommend!


Sunny Sabab
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This dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because everyone always wants seconds. The mussels are tender and juicy and the sauce is creamy and delicious. Serve it with a side of crusty bread and you're g


Tharindu Nirwan
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I love this recipe! The mussels are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I like to add a bit of lemon zest to the sauce for a little extra brightness. Always a hit with my guests!


Isaiah Sustaita
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Followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out amazing. The mussels were tender and flavorful and the sauce was creamy and delicious. I served it with a side of pasta and it was a perfect meal. Will definitely be making this again!


Temesgen Tesfamariam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover white wine. I had a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc that was about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. The mussels turned out great and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Michelle M Miles
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Easy to follow recipe and the results were delicious. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a perfect meal. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Olatunde Amsat
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Not a fan of mussels, but this recipe changed my mind. The white wine and crème fraîche sauce is so good, I could drink it straight. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the herbs added a nice touch of flavor. Will definitely be making this again!


Chantelle May
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I've made this mussels dish several times now and it always turns out amazing. The mussels are plump and juicy and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I like to add a touch of garlic and red pepper flakes for a little extra spice. Always a hit with my


Nicole Bandtholtz
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This mussels recipe is a keeper! The combination of white wine, crème fraîche, and herbs creates a rich and flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the tender mussels. I served it with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. Hig