6 lbs Fresh Mussels
1 medium Shallot, finely chopped
4 oz Butter
1 cup Dry White Wine
1 cup Heavy Cream
one-half fresh lemon, juiced
one-quarter bunch fresh parsley, chopped
salt and white pepper to taste
Scrub mussels thoroughly, make sure they are clean an free
of sand. In a saucepan, bring shallots, butter and white
wine to a simmer. Add mussels to mixture and cover. Turn
them gently so that the mussels are evenly heated. Simmer
until all mussels are open, about 7 – 8 minutes. With a
slotted spoon, remove mussels and place in individual
serving bowls or one large serving bowl; keep warm. Bring
wine mixture back to a boil, add the cream, salt and pepper
to taste and lemon juice. Simmer for about 7 – 8 minutes.
Strain mixture over mussels and sprinkle with parsley.
Serves 6
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My sister and I stumbled upon this recipe years ago and it’s beyond amazing! I’ve made it many times now, and it’s always a hit. This is better than any restaurant I’ve ordered mussels in and yet so easy and delicious to put together!!!