MUSSELS WITH THYME AND SHALLOTS

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Green Lip mussels are my favorite, but any will do. If you like mussels, this is a dish to try. It can be an appetizer for up to 6 people or a meal for 2. Be sure to serve it with some fresh crusty bread to sop up the juices. Yum!

Provided by Normaone

Categories     Mussels

Time 45m

Yield 2-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons olive oil
6 large shallots, minced
8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 cup dry white vermouth
1 cup bottled clam juice
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 lbs mussels, thoroughly scubbed and debearded

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add shallots and saute' until softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Add bay leaves, thyme, vermouth, clam juice and cream.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the mixture is reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes.
  • Add mussels, cover and simmer, discarding any mussels that do not open.
  • Using tongs, evenly divide up the mussels between bowls.
  • Season broth with salt and pepper and ladle over mussels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.5, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 171.7, Sodium 1577.5, Carbohydrate 27.9, Protein 56.7

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