Mussels With Creme Fraiche And Herbs Recipe

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Servings: 3

Ingredients

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  • 1 kg Fresh New Zealand Greenshell mussels, (2lb 4oz)
  • 150 ml Water, ( 1/4 pint)
  • 150 ml Dry white wine, ( 1/4 pint)
  • 5 x Black peppercorns
  • 3 x Shallots, finely minced
  • 1 x Clove garlic, crushed
  • 60 ml Creme fraiche, (4tbsp)
  • 1/2 x Lemon, juice of
  •     Knob of butter
  • 1 pkt Waitrose Herbs for Fish, finely minced
  •     Freshly grnd black pepper

Directions

  1. Rinse the mussels, remove beards and throw away any open mussels or possibly those which don't close when tapped.
  2. Simmer the water and wine with the peppercorns, shallots and garlic in a large covered saucepan for 10 min.
  3. Add in the mussels in two batches. Cover and cook for 2-3 min till the shells open. Remove with a slotted spoon. Throw away any unopened shells. Keep the mussels hot.
  4. Bring the cooking liquor to simmering point. Add in creme fraiche, lemon juice, butter, herbs and pepper.
  5. Ladle the sauce over the mussels and serve with crusty bread.
  6. NOTES : Native to New Zealand, these large green mussels are sweet and tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 107g
Recipe makes 3 servings
Calories 56  
Calories from Fat 12 21%
Total Fat 1.37g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.86g 3%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 60mg 2%
Total Carbs 2.12g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugars 0.53g 0%
Protein 0.16g 0%
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