Recipe #2

My recipe of Steamed Mussels in Cream Broth.

Steamed Mussel In Cream Broth

Stage 1

Ingredients

1 lb  Mussel, in shells

1/2 cup  Fresh shucked clams, with their juice

1 oz  Shallots

1 Tbsp  Parsley Stems, chopped fine

1/4 tsp  Pepper

1 cup  White wine

Procedure

1. Scrub the mussels well with a stiff brush and remove the beards. Clean them well by soaking. 
2. Place the mussels in a stockpot or a large sauce pot. Add the shallots, parsley stems, pepper, and clam broth.
3. Cover the pot and set it over moderately high heat. Cook until the mussels open, about 5 minutes.

Stage 2

Ingredients

1/4 cup  chopped parsley

3 oz  Butter

to taste  Salt

to taste  Lemon Juice

Procedure

1. Remove the mussels. place in bowl. Bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce the liquid by half.
2. Add the parsley and butter. Swirl the liquid in the pan with the butter is melted. Season to taste with salt and a few drops of lemon juice.
3. For service, remove the top shells of the mussels (or leave them on, if desired). Place the mussels in broad soup plates and pour the sauce over them.

I Hope You All Enjoy This Dish As Much As I Did!

<3 RaneeB.