MUSSELS IN LEMON GARLIC-BUTTER

MUSSELS IN LEMON GARLIC-BUTTER SAUCE

Mussels in Lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce makes the perfect appetizer before the main dinner dish and is an elegant dish for entertaining

Prep Time10 minutes

Cook Time20 minutes

Total Time30 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 TB Butter
• 1 Onion, finely chopped
• 2 t Fresh Garlic, crushed
• 1/2 t Chili Flakes
• 1 cup Dry White Wine
• 1 cup Fresh Cream, (whipping cream)
• 450 g Half Shell Mussels, ( 1 pound )
• Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
• 1 Lemon, juice and zest
• 1/2 cup Parsley, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Melt the Butter in a large skillet (with a lid) – saute the Onion, Garlic and Chili Flakes until soft
2. Add the White Wine and simmer until reduced by two thirds – add the Cream and simmer 2 – 3 minutes
3. Add the Mussels and cover the skillet – over low heat, steam the Mussels until cooked – about 8 – 10 minutes
4. Remove from heat – season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper – stir through the Lemon Juice, finely grated Zest and Parsley