lundi 18 juin 2007

Mussels in white wine and cream sauce

Serves 4
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Ingredients :
50 - 60 fresh black mussels, cleaned.
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped.
1 small onion, finely chopped.
Half cup white wine.
2tsp butter.
Cup of cream.
Small bunch parsley, roughly chopped.
2 tomatoes, de-seeded and finely chopped.
Juice of 1 lemon.
Salt & pepper to taste.
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Method :
Heat a heavy based saucepan on high heat.
Add butter, garlic and onions and stir until the onions become translucent.
Add mussels and stir gently.
Pour in white wine and cover immediately to steam.
Leave lid in place for 2 - 3 minutes to allow mussels to open.
Discard any unopened mussels
Add cream, seasoning and lemon juice.
Stir and allow to reduce until slightly thicker, remaining on a high heat.
Add the chopped parsley & diced tomato, stirring through.
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Suggestion : Serve with Bruschetta (grilled Italian style bread, rubbed with garlic and topped with extra-virgin olive oil, salt and pepper) and lemon wedges.

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