Mussels with Leeks, Saffron and Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 tbsp (1/4 stick) butter
2 large leeks (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
4 dozen mussels, scrubbed, debearded
1 cup dry white wine
8 fresh parsley sprigs
10 saffron threads, crushed
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley

Directions:

Melt butter in heavy large deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes.
Combine mussels, wine and parsley sprigs in large Dutch oven. Cover and cook over high heat until mussels open, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, transfer mussels to large bowl, discarding any that do not open. Strain mussel juices into skillet containing leeks. Add saffron and cream to skillet; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes. Stir in minced parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Add mussels and any accumulated juices to skillet. Stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes. divide mussels among 4 bowls; pour sauce over.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	525.63 Kcal (2201 kJ)
Calories from fat	454.09 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.45g	78%
Cholesterol	138.13mg	46%
Sodium	25.34mg	1%
Potassium	171.53mg	4%
Total Carbs	8.68g	3%
Sugars	2.41g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	4%
Protein	1.87g	4%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	19%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	60.8mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	294.22 Kcal (1232 kJ)
Calories from fat	254.18 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	28.24g	78%
Cholesterol	77.32mg	46%
Sodium	14.18mg	1%
Potassium	96.01mg	4%
Total Carbs	4.86g	3%
Sugars	1.35g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.56g	4%
Protein	1.05g	4%
Vitamin C	6mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	19%
Iron	0.6mg	6%
Calcium	34.1mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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