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Moules a la mariniere mussel
Antony Worrall Thompson
by Antony Worrall Thompson
from Saturday Kitchen

Serves 4

Preparation time less than 30 mins

Cooking time 10 to 30 mins

Quick Recipe


Ingredients
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 shallots, finely chopped
400ml/14fl oz dry white wine
3kg/7lb mussels, scrubbed clean
4 tbsp chopped parsley
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
50g/2oz unsalted butter
fresh cream (optional)
To serve
fresh bread, sliced
olive oil
2 cloves garlic


Method
1. In a large saucepan cook the garlic, shallots, black pepper and white wine until boiling.
2. Add the mussels, cover and cook over a high heat for about five minutes (shaking the pan intermittently until the mussels open).
3. Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon and discard any that have not opened. Leave the cooking juices in the saucepan.
4. Return the juices to the boil and add the butter and parsley.
5. Boil to emulsify and until the butter has softened.
6. Pour over the mussels and serve immediately.
7. Cream can be added to the sauce at the last stage for a smoother dish.
8. Slice the bread to medium thickness and rub garlic over it. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toast on both sides.
9. To serve - place the mussels and juice in a large bowl and serve with the garlic infused bread.


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