Jul 09 2026
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Steamed East Coast Mussels Recipe

Inspired by 1 Elgin Restaurant
Time35m
Serves4

Crème fraîche, white wine, parsnip sofrito, grilled sourdough

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Parsnip Sofrito

Grilled Sourdough

Method

Prepare Mussels

  1. 1

    Clean the mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Remove the beards if necessary.

  2. 2

    Steam the mussels

    In a large pot, combine the white wine and cleaned mussels. Cover and steam over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened up. Discard any that remain closed.

  3. 3

    Add crème fraîche

    Remove the pot from heat and stir in the crème fraîche until well combined.

Prepare Parsnip Sofrito

  1. 4

    Cook the sofrito

    In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and diced parsnips, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the parsnips are tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Grill Sourdough

  1. 5

    Grill the bread

    Spread butter on both sides of the sourdough slices. Grill them in a pan or on a grill until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.

Serve

  1. 6

    Plate the dish

    In a serving bowl, place a generous scoop of parsnip sofrito, top with the steamed mussels and some of the sauce. Serve with grilled sourdough on the side.

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