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Mussels And Scallops In Cream Recipe


Mussels And Scallops In Cream Recipe
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This is an elegant yet easy-to-make stew-soup to serve guests. You can get everything ready for it, but don't make it until about 15 minutes before you are going to serve it; otherwise the fish gets tough. Serve with crusty bread to dunk in that wi... More

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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 lbs. fresh mussels
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • juice of 1/2 fresh lemon
  • 1 1/2 cups dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 lbs. fresh scallops
  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • freshly ground black pepper

Directions
  1. Wash mussels in cold water, remove beards and discard any that are not tightly closed.
  2. In large, heavy saucepan, saute onion in butter until transparent. Add garlic, lemon juice and wine; bring to a boil. Add mussels, cover, reduce heat and steam for 2 to 3 minutes. Shells will open. Add scallops, cover and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  3. Remove from heat and gradually add cream, stirring until well blended.
  4. Simmer over medium heat before serving. Ladle into shallow soup bowls. Garnish with parsley and pepper.

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The recipe sounds very good but for the life of me, I just can not try mussels.


I love mussles, when I can get them fresh, this recipe sounds fantastic!!


I love mussels but can't do oysters! This looks like something I would love. I would like to try this next time we can get them. Which sort of scallops do you use--(bay? ocean?)


What is not to love here?! this looks sooo yummy and super easy!


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