5 from 6 votes
Mussels in Mushroom Cream Sauce
Flavored with shallots, garlic, mushrooms and wine, Mussels in Mushroom Cream Sauce is a unique twist on a classic appetizer or light supper.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
412 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 2 shallot finely chopped, or 2 T chopped leeks
- 6 ounces morel mushrooms coarsely chopped, or Shiitake mushrooms
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 cups white wine dry
- 1/2 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 4 pounds mussels
- 1/2 cup half and half or cream
- 1-2 teaspoon salt
- half loaf French bread (optional for dipping in extra sauce)
- parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Wash mussels in cold water and discard any that are broken or still open afterwards. Some may close after handling.
- In a large very wide bottomed pan, sautee chopped shallots and mushrooms in butter until tender. Add chopped garlic and cook for another minute or two.
- Add wine and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add half of the mussels to the stock and steam until they open. Remove mussels with a slotted spoon, set aside and keep warm. Discard any that don’t open. Repeat with remaining mussels.
- Add cream to the sauce and salt to taste. Divide mussels into 4 large bowls and top with the sauce. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve with a nice crusty bread for sopping the juices.
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Notes
- This makes 4 servings as a meal (with a salad & bread) or 8+ as an appetizer.
- Nutrition info excludes the optional french bread.
Nutrition Information
Calories
412kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
1426mg
(59%)
Potassium
1061mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
654IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
118mg
(12%)
Iron
10mg
(56%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 1426mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 1061mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 654IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 118mg | 12% |
| Iron | 10mg | 56% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.