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Moules en Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Kasienko

"A simple recipe for mussels typical mussel recipe from the Breton coast in France. Creme fraiche is available in many supermarkets, but if you cannot find it, a mixture of sour cream and Neufchatel cheese will also work. Serve with a dry white wine."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe average a 5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 quarts mussels - cleaned and debearded
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large onion, peeled and sliced into rings
  • 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup creme fraiche
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat, and cook until it is just beginning to turn brown. Add the onions and celery to the pan, and cook just until the onions are clear.
  2. Place mussels in pan, and stir. A few minutes after the mussels start releasing their juice, pour wine over them. Add the sprigs of thyme and the bay leaves; stir, then add salt and pepper. Continue to cook for about 10 more minutes, stirring frequently.
  3. Once all of the mussels are open, stir two large spoonfuls of creme fraiche into the sauce. Divide mussels and sauce between four bowls, and add a bit of parsley and another very small spoonful of creme fraiche for decoration.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2008 by Luis Carvallo
Excellent recipe. Used sour cream and cream cheese instead. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2005 by MAUL24
This is the best mussels I have ever tasted!! Very simple ingredients, but very tasteful. The... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2004 by EMMYBFREE
This was a great recipe. The only thing I changed was using garlic butter instead of normal... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by lgkelly
Fabulous recipe. Added a little zip with some cayenne, but otherwise just perfect. The sauce... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by Roxanne
So easy and simple and yet, Fantastic! I like how i got to drink the wine with the meal and... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Moules en Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 303

  • Total Fat: 17.8g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
  • Sodium: 434mg
  • Total Carbs: 11.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 11.3g

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