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Mussels In Lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce
Linda Nortje
Mussels drenched in Lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce makes the perfect appetizer before the main dinner dish
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course
Appetizer
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Servings
4
Servings
Ingredients
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2
TB
Butter
1
Onion
finely chopped
2
t
Fresh Garlic
crushed
½
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
½
cup
Parsley
chopped
Instructions
Melt the Butter in a large skillet (with a lid) – saute the Onion, Garlic and Chili Flakes until soft.
Add the White Wine and simmer until reduced by two thirds – add the Cream and simmer 2 – 3 minutes.
Add the Mussels and cover the skillet – over low heat, steam the Mussels until cooked – about 8 – 10 minutes.
Remove from heat – season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper – stir through the Lemon Juice, finely grated Zest and Parsley.
Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.