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Moules Mariniere Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 kg live clean mussels .
  • salt & freshly ground black pepper .
  • 3 tbsps creme fraiche .
  • 25 g butter .
  • 150 ml fish stock .
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced .
  • 150 ml dry white wine .
  • 2 tbsps sliced fresh parsley .
  • 1 onion, sliced

Directions
  • Step #1 Melt the butter In a large-ish pan & cook the onion & garlic over a medium low heat for 3-4 mins until softened & lightly golden.
  • Step #2 Then pour in the wine, turn up the heat & bring to a steaming boil.
  • Step #3 Now add the mussels.
  • Step #4 Cover up & cook over a high heat for 4-5 mins until all the shells have opened - give the pan a good shake half way through the cooking time, holding the lid firmly in place, discard any that remain closed.
  • Step #5 Remove the mussels to a serving dish, & leave the juices behind in the pan.
  • Step #6 (If you suspect any sand or grit from the mussels might be in the juices, strain through a clean cloth or muslin).
  • Step #7 Add the fish stock to the juices, bring to the boil, then reduce the heat.
  • Step #8 Stir the creme fraiche & the parsley into the pan juices, add pepper & check for salt.
  • Step #9 Ladle the pan juices over the mussels & serve hot.
  • Enjoy the Moules Mariniere recipe

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