Mussels with Shallots and Thyme |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Corsica's finest dishes feature fresh seafood. Here's an uncomplicated and delicious example. Ingredients:
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil |
6 shallots, finely chopped |
8 fresh thyme sprigs |
2 bay leaves |
1 cup dry white wine |
1 cup bottled clam juice |
1/4 cup whipping cream |
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sautéuntil softened, about 10 minutes. Add thyme, bay leaves, wine, clam juice and cream; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture is reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Add mussels, cover and simmer until mussels open, about 7 minutes; discard any mussels that do not open. Using tongs, divide mussels among bowls. Season broth with salt and pepper. Ladle broth over mussels.
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