MUSSELS AND SWEET LEEKS

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Make and share this Mussels and Sweet Leeks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 medium leeks, cleaned and roughly chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
3 ounces white wine
1/4 pint heavy cream
2 1/2 lbs mussels, cleaned
1/4 cup parsley, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Melt butter and olive oil in a large pan.
  • Saute leeks and garlic until very soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add wine and turn up heat, for about 1 minute, until alcohol smell disappears.
  • Add cream and bring back to a boil.
  • Add mussels.
  • Cover and cook until all mussels have opened.
  • Discard any mussels that remain closed.
  • Serve in a large bowl with crusty bread.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 135.6, Sodium 892.4, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3, Protein 35.8

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