How To Make Creamy Spiced Mussels
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of fresh mussels
- 1 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 cup of chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Clean and debeard the mussels, discarding any that do not close when tapped.
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In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
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Add the paprika and cayenne pepper to the pot and stir well.
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Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
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Add the mussels to the pot, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
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Remove from heat and discard any mussels that did not open.
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Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 347kcal
- Total Fat : 20g
- Saturated Fat : 11g
- Cholesterol : 127mg
- Sodium : 322mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 12g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 30g
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