SAFFRON MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE
I'm not a real big fan of mussels but this recipe with the creamy garlic wine sauce makes them taste quite special
Provided by barbara lentz
Categories Seafood
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. scrub mussels pull off beard. Discard any that won't close when tapped. Place mussels in a clay pot or casserole dish with a lid. Place saffron in a dish. add 1 tbsp hot water and let sit.
- 2. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add the shallots and garlic and cook about 5 minutes. Add the wine and saffron and bring to a boil. Pour over mussels and cover the clay pot and place in cold oven. Set oven at 425 degrees and let cook for 15 minutes.
- 3. Remove the clay pot and holding firmly with the lid on shake the pot. Place back in oven for 10 more minutes or until all have opened.
- 4. With a slotted spoon transfer the mussels to warm serving bowls. Discard any that doesn't open. Mix in the creme fraishe and parsley into the cooking liquid. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve with french bread to soak up sauce
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Gerald wang'ondu
[email protected]5 stars! This dish was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over pasta and it was a hit with my family.
Maganathan Maganathan
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out amazing! The sauce was creamy and garlicky, and the saffron gave it a beautiful golden color. Definitely a keeper!
KAMIL MEHER
[email protected]Saffron Mussels with White Wine, Garlic Sauce was a delightful dish that exceeded my expectations. The mussels were plump, juicy, and cooked to perfection. The white wine, garlic sauce was flavorful and complemented the mussels very well. The saffron