Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Follow me with this recipe, It's a little unorthodox. But it's REALLY GOOD! Trust me!
And it's really easy!
Quick tip: if you do not like Mussels you may use clams.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp butter
1 bag mussels. (you don't have to use all of them)
1 cup broth (Seafood or chicken,, Believe or not i like to use chicken broth!!!!!)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup White wine. (Chardonnay preferably)
6 cloves garlic sliced. ( LOVE THAT GARLIC!!)
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil
First de-beard the mussels. On the side they open there might be some little treads hanging out. Grab hold of them and pull them out. Then wash them well in cool water.
In a large sauce pan heat the butter at medium heat. Saute garlic until a nice golden brown color. NOTE: don't brown the garlic too much or it will be bitter.
Once browned add broth, wine and half cup of the chopped basil.
Simmer for 5 minutes. Then add the Mussels. cover and simmer for an additional 5 minutes turning the mussels every minute or so. NOTE: once the Mussels are opened they are done. Done over cook them.
Put the on a plate or in a bowl and sprinkle the remaining basil over them.
Now, You can serve them as an appetizer with some warm crusty Italian bread for the sauce.
Or, you can serve it over linguine (The sauce is wonderful over the pasta)
This is one of the most simple recipes i have and is one of my very favorites!
Hope you enjoy.
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This looks good. I could just sub that wine with white grape juice right!!!! I like to use chicken broth as well in most dishes it gives it flavor..
ReplyDeleteI guess you could. I never used white grape juice for it. I may try it now though. I agree, chicken broth does give great flavor
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