Steamed Mussels in White Wine

This delicious Steamed Mussels in a creamy white wine is easy to make and sure to impress with wine, cream, garlic and mushrooms. Mop up the sauce with a piece of bread. Perfect as an appetizer for as a dinner meal, this recipe is a keeper.

📝 Ingredients

• 4 lbs /2kg mussels
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 small onion (sliced)
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 lb /250g mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 1/2 cups of white wine
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• black pepper (to taste)
• 2/3 cup whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley (garnish)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Rinse and clean the mussels so they are beard free.
2. 2If a large saucepan, add butter and oil over medium-high heat and fry the onions, garlic and mushrooms.
3. 3When the onions become translucent about 5 minutes, mix in white wine, bay leaf, turmeric and stir. Add the mussels. Cover with lid and cook over medium-high heat.
4. 4When it starts to steam, shake the pan (with the lid closed), so the mussels move around the pot until they are cooking (for about 5- 8 minutes) Don't overcook the mussels as they will be tough.
5. 5Remove the opened mussels and set aside, discarding any unopened ones.
6. 6To make the creamy sauce, add whipping cream to the white wine mixture and heat again, but don't allow to boil. Taste before adding salt. Season with black pepper to taste.
7. 7Pour creamy white wine sauce over the mussels and serve immediately with a crusty baguette.