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Mussels Marimera

Serves: 4 as an entree

Notes

Ingredients

• 24 to 36 large mussels, in their shells
• 2 Tbsp of finely chopped shallots (or other onion)
• 1 cup white wine
• 2 Tbsp butter
• 2 Tbsp cream
• Bunch of chopped parsley
• 1/2 tsp finely chopped garlic
• 1/2 tsp flour
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

Scrub mussels well and wash them in running water. Put them in a saucepan with shallots and white wine. Cover the pan and cook the mussels for 6-8 minutes, until they open. Remove one shell from each mussell leaving the meat attached to the other shell. Put the mussels into a serving dish. Reduce the liquid in the pan to 1/2 its original quantity and add butter and cream and flour. Roll the pan to swirl in the butter. Add parsley and garlic. Correct the seasoning with freshly ground pepper and when correct consistency of sauce is achieved pour it over the mussels.