Mussels in Basil Cream Sauce
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Mussels in Basil Cream Sauce
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 2 tsp butter
- 1 shallots (minced)
- 1 cloves garlic (smashed and chopped PLUS)
- 2 cloves garlic set aside
- 2 lbs live mussels
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup fat free half and half
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- salt and fresh pepper
Instructions
- Scrub and de-beard mussels in cold water.
- Discard any cracked or unopened shells.
- In a large pot melt butter.
- Add shallots and 1 clove chopped garlic and sauté about 3 minutes.
- Add wine and bring to a boil.
- Add mussels and cover until mussels open, about 4 to 6 minutes.
- When mussels are cooked, scoop them out with a slotted spoon.
- Discard any mussels that didn't open.
- Add 1/4 cup of ff half and half to the wine and simmer about 4 minutes.
- In a blender, puree basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil, remaining half & half and garlic.
- Add to cream, season with salt and pepper and simmer another few minutes.
- Pour over mussels.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
14mussels
Calories
370.6kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
11.7g
(4%)
Protein
20.6g
(41%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Sodium
973.1mg
(41%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
2.1g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3706 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 14mussels | |
| Calories | 370.6kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 11.7g | 4% |
| Protein | 20.6g | 41% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Sodium | 973.1mg | 41% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2.1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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