Creamy Mussels

Summary

Yield
4 Servings
Source

Martha Stewart Living, August 2005

Prep time45 minutes

Description

Ingredients

2TablespoonOlive Oil
1⁄2CupShallots (thinly sliced, about 2)
1 1⁄2CupWhite Wine
3PoundMussels (scrubbed and debearded)
2⁄3CupHeavy Cream
 PinchSaffron

Instructions

1.Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots; cook, stirring, until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add saffron and wine; bring to a boil. Add mussels; cover and cook, stirring once, until mussels open, about 3 minutes. (Discard unopened shells.)
2.Remove mussels with a slotted spoon. Transfer to a bowl; cover. Strain cooking liquid; discard solids. Return liquid to pot; bring to a boil. Add cream; reduce to a simmer; cook until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Divide mussels among 4 bowls. Add sauce; serve.