Mussels Recipe
White wine and herb cream sauce, grilled bread
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Ingredients
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Mussels
Grilled Bread
Method
Preparing the Mussels
- 1
Clean the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any dirt or debris. Remove any beards (the fibrous threads) by pulling them off.
- 2
- 3
Add Wine and Mussels
Pour in the white wine, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
- 4
Prepare the Cream Sauce
Once the mussels are cooked, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the heavy cream, chopped parsley, chopped thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir gently to combine and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Grilling the Bread
- 5
Slice the Baguette
Cut the baguette into 1-inch thick slices.
- 6
- 7
Grill the Bread
Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Grill the bread slices for 2-3 minutes on each side, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 8
Rub with Garlic
Remove the grilled bread from the grill and immediately rub one side with the halved garlic clove for a light garlic flavor.