Steamed Pei Mussels (gf) Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Ingredients

   Clean the PEI mussels under cold running water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Remove beards if necessary. Slice leeks into thin rounds and rinse thoroughly to remove any grit.

2. 2

   Cook the Bacon

   In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, chop it into small pieces, and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.

3. 3

   Sauté the Leeks

   In the same pot with the bacon fat, add the sliced leeks and sauté for about 5 minutes until they become soft.

4. 4

   Add Mussels

   Add the cleaned mussels to the pot with the leeks. Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the chopped bacon. Season with salt and black pepper.

5. 5

   Steam the Mussels

   Cover the pot and steam the mussels over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until all mussels have opened.

6. 6

   Prepare the Marble Potatoes

   While the mussels are steaming, boil the marble potatoes in a separate pot of salted water until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and set aside.

7. 7

   Serve

   Once the mussels are cooked, serve them in bowls with the creamy leek and bacon sauce. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and serve alongside the marble potatoes.