Fresh seafood is a summer staple, and this recipe is sure to hit the spot with it's creamy garlic goodness paired with a beautiful tangy white wine will have you blissfully enjoying the summer heat.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons (57 g) unsalted butter cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (21 ml) olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons Three Spades Cassava Flour
- 4 large shallots finely chopped
- 8 cloves garlic thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
- 2 Tablespoons (28 ml) lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 4 and 1/2 pounds live mussels cleaned and beards removed
- 1 cup (227 ml) dry white wine
- 3/4 cup (170 ml) chicken stock
- 1/3 cup (76 ml) heavy cream aka whipping cream
- 1/4 cup fresh parley chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon salt more to taste, if needed
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- lemon wedges for serving
- crusty bread for serving
Method:
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In a pot large enough to hold the mussels, heat the butter and oil over medium heat.
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Once the butter is completely melted, add in the shallots and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally ,or until slightly softened. Add in the garlic and cook for a minute. Then add in the crushed red pepper flakes and cook for one more minute.
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Add in lemon zest and lemon juice and mix well to combine.
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Add in the mussels, wine, and chicken stock. Stir well to coat, then increase the heat to medium-high and place a lid on the pot.
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Cook, checking often, until the mussel shells have opened, about 3 minutes. Discard any mussels that don’t open.
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Reduce the heat to low and slowly pour in the roux mixture with butter, heavy cream and cassava flour mixing constantly as you pour.
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Stir in the salt, pepper, and parsley. Remove from heat and divide among bowls. Serve with lemon wedges, crusty bread, and a good white wine!
Enjoy this adapted recipe from bakerbynature