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Mussels in Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe

Mussels in Pesto Cream Sauce Recipe
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How To Make Mussels in Pesto Cream Sauce

A delicious seafood dish with a creamy pesto sauce and tender mussels.

Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs of fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1/2 cup of pesto sauce
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup of white wine
  • 2 tbsp of olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

  2. Add the white wine and bring to a simmer.

  3. Add the mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the mussels have opened.

  4. Remove the mussels from the pot and place in a serving bowl. Discard any unopened mussels.

  5. In the same pot, add the pesto sauce and heavy cream. Stir until the sauce is heated through.

  6. Pour the pesto cream sauce over the mussels and garnish with fresh parsley.

  7. Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping in the sauce.

Nutrition

  • Calories : 452kcal
  • Total Fat : 34g
  • Saturated Fat : 14g
  • Cholesterol : 102mg
  • Sodium : 799mg
  • Total Carbohydrates : 10g
  • Dietary Fiber : 1g
  • Sugar : 2g
  • Protein : 25g
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