Mussels In lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce

Mussels In lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce

from withablast.net
30 min
4 servings

Mussels in Lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce makes the perfect appetizer before the main dinner dish and is an elegant dish for entertaining

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • 1 Onion, small, finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoon Fresh Garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes
  • 1 cup Dry White Wine
  • 1 cup Fresh Cream, (whipping cream)
  • 450 grams Half Shell Mussels, ( 1 pound )
  • Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
  • 1 Lemon, juice and zest
  • 1/2 cup Parsley, chopped

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt the Butter in a large skillet (with a lid) – saute the Onion, Garlic and Chili Flakes until soft

  2. 2

    Add the White Wine and simmer until reduced by two thirds – add the Cream and simmer 2 – 3 minutes

  3. 3

    Add the Mussels and cover the skillet – over low heat, steam the Mussels until cooked – about 8 – 10 minutes

  4. 4

    Remove from heat – season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper – stir through the Lemon Juice, finely grated Zest and Parsley