MUSSELS WITH SAFFRON CREAM

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adapted from gourmet 12/06, i made this tonite and loved it. very quick and easy, this makes an appy for 6-8 or a main course for me ( just kidding, sort of). serve this with lots of french bread, and with spoons for the sauce.

Provided by chia2160

Categories     Mussels

Time 15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 lbs mussels, cultivated
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron thread
3/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
fresh ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Steps:

  • in a heavy pot with a lid heat olive oil.
  • add onions, saffron, salt, stirring occasionally until onions are softened, 5-10 minutes.
  • add wine and bring to a boil.
  • stir in cream, pepper and mussels.
  • cook, covered, until mussels start to open, 6-8 minutes.
  • discard any unopened mussels, then stir parsley into finished dish.

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