MUSSELS IN GREEN PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Mussels in Green Peppercorn Sauce image

Provided by Ruth Cousineau

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 large shallots, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons dried green peppercorns, crushed
1 cup dry white wine
4 pounds cultivated mussels, scrubbed
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

Cook shallots in butter with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add peppercorns and cook, stirring, 2 minutes, then add wine and bring to a simmer. Add mussels and cook over high heat, covered, stirring once, until mussels just open wide, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard any that remain unopened after 7 minutes.
Transfer mussels with a slotted spoon to serving bowls. Stir cream into cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and salt to taste. Spoon sauce over mussels.