CLASSIC MOULES MARINIèRES
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ onion
- finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove
- finely chopped
- 175ml/6fl oz white wine
- 250g/9oz live mussels
- debearded
- cleaned and rinsed
- 3 tbsp double cream
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- crusty white bread
- to serve
Directions
- Tap the mussels against a hard surface and discard any that do not close.
- Heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the onions and garlic for 3-4 minutes
- or until softened. Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer
- then add the mussels and cover with a lid for 4-5 minutes
- or until the mussels have opened. Discard any unopened mussels.
- Stir in the cream and parsley and spoon into a serving bowl. Serve immediately with the bread to mop up the juices.
