Mussels with Leeks, Cider & Cream Recipe at MyDish

Mussels with Leeks, Cider & Cream

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Method

  • 1. Slice the leek lengthways into thin strips and then chop each strip into four.

  • 2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan, then add the leeks and the bay leaf. Stir well, then cover with a lid and sweat over a low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are soft, but not brown.

  • 3. Stir in the Dijon mustard and the cider, season with the pepper, then throw in the mussels. Cover, turn up the heat, shake the pan well, and cook for 5 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Bin any that don't.

  • 4. Stir in the cream, then divide between two bowls. Scatter with the parsley before serving.
  • Ingredients

    • 1 Large Leek
    • Knob Butter
    • 1 Bay Leaf
    • 100ml Dry Cider
    • 2 Tsp Mustard (Dijon is best)
    • 1kg Mussels Debearded Scrubbed
    • 100ml Double Cream
    • Handful Fresh Parsley Chopped
    •  Fresh Ground Black Pepper to Season

    By Views 2166  Added Mon Mar 10 2008


    Great light lunch - good for celebrating St David's Day!