15/12/2020

Creamy Mussels with Vermouth and Basil

Classic moules mariniere gets a twist with vermouth and basil.

Serves:

2 as a main, 4 as entree

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

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Ingredients

50g butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 cup dry vermouth
few sprigs thyme
1 kg mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/2 cup double cream
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves or parsley

Method

Melt butter in a large pot and sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add vermouth, thyme and mussels, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until mussels have opened. Lift out the mussels with a slotted spoon and transfer to a bowl, cover to keep warm. Add cream to pan and boil for 10 minutes until reduced to a sauce consistency. Stir in basil, season and pour sauce over mussels. Serve in bowls over a piece of toasted bread with chips on the side.

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