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Mussels in Basil Cream Sauce

A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.

Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 3706 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Scrub and de-beard mussels in cold water.
  2. Discard any cracked or unopened shells.
  3. In a large pot melt butter.
  4. Add shallots and 1 clove chopped garlic and sauté about 3 minutes.
  5. Add wine and bring to a boil.
  6. Add mussels and cover until mussels open, about 4 to 6 minutes.
  7. When mussels are cooked, scoop them out with a slotted spoon.
  8. Discard any mussels that didn't open.
  9. Add 1/4 cup of ff half and half to the wine and simmer about 4 minutes.
  10. In a blender, puree basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil, remaining half & half and garlic.
  11. Add to cream, season with salt and pepper and simmer another few minutes.
  12. Pour over mussels.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.