Name: Mussels in Champagne Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 lbs of fresh mussels, cleaned; 1 shallot, minced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup of champagne; 1 cup of heavy cream; 2 tbsp of unsalted butter; Salt and pepper; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Mussels in Champagne Sauce Recipe

Edie Tello Modified: February 15, 2024

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How To Make Mussels in Champagne Sauce

Fresh mussels cooked in a creamy and tangy champagne sauce, perfect for a fancy dinner party.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2 lbs of fresh mussels, cleaned
1 shallot, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup of champagne
1 cup of heavy cream
2 tbsp of unsalted butter
Salt and pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
Add minced shallot and garlic, cooking until softened.
Pour champagne into the pot and let it simmer until it reduces by half.
Add heavy cream and stir until combined.
Add cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with lid, cooking for about 5-7 minutes.
Remove lid and check if all mussels have opened, discarding any that haven’t.
Season with salt and pepper, garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories : 412kcal
Total Fat : 23g
Saturated Fat : 14g
Cholesterol : 117mg
Sodium : 443mg
Total Carbohydrates : 10g
Dietary Fiber : 0g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 28g

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