Yields
4 servings
Source: Mussel Industry Council of North America
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ingredients
4
lb(s) fresh cultured blue mussels
1
clove garlic, finely chopped or crushed
2
shallots
½
medium a medium onion, finely chopped
1
Tbsp butter
2
bay leaves
1
sprig thyme
½
cup white wine
½
cubes cream
4
slices bacon
6
Tbsp parmesan shavings
¼
bunch parsley, chopped
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directions
Step 1
Rinse the fresh blue mussels in tap water.
Step 2
Sauté the bacon, shallots and garlic gently in the butter.
Step 3
When soft, turn up the heat, add the fresh blue mussels, thyme, bay leaves and wine, then cover and steam 5 to 7 minutes. The fresh blue mussels should be fully open.
Step 4
Add the cream and parmesan, bring to a boil, take off the heat, add the parsley.
Step 5
Check the seasoning, it may need a little pepper, then serve immediately in a large bowl.
Step 6
An alternative to this recipe is to remove the mussel meat and serve by itself in individual plates as pictured.