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Moules Marinieres - Belgian Mussels
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 2
Mussels taste of the sea and a quick and easy to cook. I was always told to drink a glass or 2 of wine when eating mussels - why? I don't know.
Ingredients:
1 kg mussels, cleaned
1 small onion, sliced
1 stick celery, sliced
200 ml white wine
pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cream
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Directions:
1. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a casserole pot.
2. Add onions, celery, and saute for a few minutes.
3. Add the wine a bring to the boil.
4. Add the mussels and place lid on pot give a good shake to mix.
5. Cook until mussels have opened shaking even now and again.
6. Add 1 tablespoon of butter, cream and the parsley and stir.
7. Serve with crusty bread or as in Belgium with frites.
By RecipeOfHealth.com