Mussels A La Portuguese

This Mediterranean main features Mussels 2 Fresh thyme sprigs or, Clove chopped 2 Bay leaves, Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper, Butter 125 ml Fresh cream, Dry white wine Extra chopped parsley. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Frying, Steaming

Cuisine: Mediterranean

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Beginner

Servings: 3

Calories: 158.2

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Mediterranean main features Mussels 2 Fresh thyme sprigs or, Clove chopped 2 Bay leaves, Olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Ground black pepper, Butter 125 ml Fresh cream, Dry white wine Extra chopped parsley. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1 1/2 kg Mussels 2 Fresh thyme sprigs or
1 Garlic Clove chopped 2 Bay leaves
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1/2 teaspoons Ground black pepper
3 teaspoons Butter
125 ml Fresh cream
2/3 cups Dry white wine Extra chopped parsley
1/3 cups Water Lemon quarters
3 teaspoons Finely chopped parsley

Directions

1
Wash the mussels under running water, and remove all traces of mud, seaweed and barnacles. Remove beards(the rough fury part around the mussel). If mussel shells are cracked or broken, discard them. If any mussels are slightly open, tap sharply, and if they don't close, discard. Gently fry the garlic and shallots in olive oil and butter until transparent but not coloured. Add wine, water, parsley, thyme, bay leaf, pepper and mussels. Pour cream over the top. Cover pan , bring to boil and steam over a high heat for about 4 minutes, shaking pan constantly. The shells will open as the mussels cook. Serve as soon as the shells open. Serve in deep bowls like mixing bowls, garnished with chopped parsley and lemmon quarters. Don't forget a large spoon to scoop up the juice
2
chopped finely -pinch of dried thyme

Nutrition Facts

Servings 3

Amount Per Serving
Calories 158.2kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.4g18%
Saturated Fat 3.1g16%
Cholesterol 24.2mg9%
Sodium 45.6mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 2.4g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 4.6g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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