MUSSELS WITH BASIL CREAM
If you love mussels, this recipe is a keeper. Very easy and lots of flavor. My kids love it! Add a salad and a glass of wine and you have a meal. I buy a 2lb. bag of frozen mussels from the seafood section at the local Super Walmart.
Provided by Jorja Jones
Categories Mussels
Time 18m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook onion and garlic in butter in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add wine and mussels and cook, covered, over moderately high heat until mussels just open wide, 6 to 8 minutes. (Discard any mussels that have not opened after 8 minutes).
- Transfer mussels with a slotted spoon to a serving bowl, then transfer cooking liquid to a blender along with cream, basil, pepper and salt and blend until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids).Pour over mussels.
- Serve, eat and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.2, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 119.7, Sodium 809.7, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 28.1
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