MUSSELS WITH RED ONION, CIDER & CRèME FRAîCHE

Mussels with red onion, cider & crème fraîche image

Mussels are a real treat, but excellent value and sustainable. Serve this simple dish with crusty bread for a special meal for two

Provided by CJ Jackson

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1kg rope-grown mussel
25g unsalted butter
2 small red onions , thinly sliced
1 garlic clove , chopped
150ml dry cider
2 tsp finely chopped sage
150ml half-fat crème fraîche

Steps:

Prepare the mussels. Scrub them to remove any barnacles and pull away the beard, then discard any that are damaged or won't close when tapped.
Melt the butter in a large pan and cook the onions for 3-4 mins, then add the garlic. Pour the cider over and sprinkle in the sage, then bring to the boil. Turn the heat down to a simmer and cook until reduced by half.
Add the mussels, cover and cook over a medium heat (shaking the pan occasionally) for 3-4 mins until they have opened. Lift the mussels into a bowl and keep warm.
Bubble the cooking liquid in the pan for 2 mins, then carefully blend in the crème fraîche. Heat through and pour over the mussels to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.19 milligram of sodium