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Mouclade French Mussels in Cream Sauce

Mouclade French Mussels in Cream Sauce for Ultimate Comfort

Enjoy the exquisite Mouclade French Mussels in Cream Sauce, a simple yet rich seafood dish bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: French
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 pinch Saffron steep in boiling water for optimal flavor
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter for sautéing shallots and garlic
  • 2 medium Banana Shallots finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Yellow Curry Powder adjust to taste
  • 0.25 cup Brandy or substitute with cocktails
  • 2 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour for thickening the sauce
  • 0.5 cup Dry White Wine Chardonnay recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut milk for a lighter option
  • 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar optional to balance flavors
For the Mussels
  • 2 pounds Fresh Mussels small, tightly closed shells preferred
Garnish and Serving
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped for garnish
  • 1 loaf Baguette or Crusty Bread for soaking up the sauce

Equipment

  • large heavy-bottomed pan
  • Small Bowl
  • separate pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Steep the saffron in a small bowl with 2 tablespoons of boiling water for 30 minutes.
  2. Clean the fresh mussels under cold running water and set aside.
  3. Melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large pan; add 2 chopped shallots and sauté for 5 minutes.
  4. Add 2 minced cloves of garlic and 1 tablespoon of yellow curry powder; cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Deglaze with ¼ cup of brandy and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour to create a roux and slowly whisk in the saffron water.
  7. Steam the cleaned mussels in a separate pot with ½ cup of dry white wine for about 5 minutes.
  8. Combine the mussel juice with the sauce and stir in 1 cup of heavy cream; simmer for 5 minutes.
  9. Season to taste with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk. Use fresh mussels only, discarding any that do not open after cooking.

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