Ingredients

How to make it

  • Clean the mussels with a soft brush or a bit of the green scrubbing cloth, removing any dirt, barnacles and the beard. Remember the beard;
  • Discard any open, damaged or those which do not close when tapped;
  • Place in a bowl, cover with water and soak for an hour or so, changing water during process;
  • Place the butter in a large pan, add the onion and garlic and for sauté 1 minute or so.
  • Add the wine and bring to the boil;
  • Lower the heat, add the thyme, place a lid on the pan and cook for some 3 to 4 minutes or so until the mussels begin to open;
  • Stirring continuously, add the crème fraiche or cream, parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper;
  • Heat through ensuring the mussels open; Discard any that remain closed;
  • Place pan on table with warm bowls and bread, spoon in the mussels, pour sauce over them and eat.

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