MUSSELS STEAMED WITH CIDER & BACON
Mussels are much easier dish to serve up than people realise. Try this easy dish, read the tips, and impress your friends
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Starter, Supper
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- PREPARATION: Raw mussels MUST be alive when you cook them, so careful preparation is key. Wash them under cold running water until it runs clear, and scrub if necessary. Pull the 'beard' away from each individual mussel - this is the byssus thread, a protein the mussel 'spins' so it can attach itself to rock or rope. Drain and then check; if the shell is tightly shut, this is a good indication that it's alive. If the mussel is open, tap it sharply for a few seconds - if it is alive, it will close. Discard any that appear to be dead as they can decompose very rapidly, and eating one that you aren't sure of is not worth the risk. Don't check them too far in advance; cook within a few minutes to be on the safe side.
- Heat the butter in a pan large enough to easily fit the mussels, then fry the bacon for 4 mins, turning occasionally until it starts becoming crisp. Throw in the shallots and thyme leaves, then cook for 1 min until softened. Whack the heat up to maximum and add the mussels to the pan, then pour over the cider. Place the lid on the pan, give it a good shake, then cook the mussels for 5-7 mins, shaking the pan occasionally, until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that haven't.
- Use a slotted spoon to scoop the mussels into bowls and place the pan back on the heat. Bring the juices to the boil and stir in the crème fraîche, if using. Pour the sauce over the mussels. Serve with hunks of crusty bread for mopping up the sauce.
- COOKING TIPS: Mussels are most often steamed open over a small amount of flavoured liquid, as in Moules marinière, although they can also be oven roasted and are particularly good cooked 'en papillote' (in a bag). Wine, stock, beer and cider are all great for cooking mussels, but take care not to add salt to the liquid as mussel juice can be very salty. Drop the mussels into the liquid, cover with a tight-fitting lid, then cook until they have opened and the meat has settled into one side of the shell; this usually takes 3-4 minutes. Avoid overcooking as the meat shrivels and becomes tough. Check them all again before serving and discard any that haven't opened. If a mussel is unopened at this stage, this indicates that it was already dead. You will probably notice the colour of the meat varies between beige and orange. This is an indication of sex - beige for male and orange for female; there is no difference in flavour. Once cooked, mussels are usually lifted into a bowl and the cooking liquor is reduced by simmering. Pull the meat from one shell and then use that shell as a pincer to remove meat from the rest. Serve simply with crusty bread - lovely!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 18.6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6.5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Protein 39 grams protein, Sodium 4.45 milligram of sodium
MUSSELS WITH BACON AND WHITE WINE
This dish of plump and juicy mussels in a fragrant broth comes from Kevin Dundon's program "Modern Irish Food".
Provided by Laura2of7
Categories Mussels
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Clean the mussels and discard any that don't close when sharply tapped.
- Place the mussels in a large saucepan and cover with the wine. Cook for 3-4 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice, until the mussels are open. Transfer them to a bowl and discard any that do not open. Strain the cooking liquid into a separate bowl to remove any grit or impurities and set this and the mussels aside.
- Melt half the butter in a pan over a low heat and add the shallots and garlic.
- Add the bacon, increase the heat to medium and cook for a few minutes until the bacon is crisp.
- Now add the tomatoes and cook until softened.
- Mash the flour and the remaining butter in a bowl, then add this mixture to the pan, piece by piece. At the same time, slowly add the mussel cooking liquid. If you find that the sauce is too thick, add a little water to loosen the mixture.
- Reheat the mussels in the sauce, then sprinkle with the parsley. Serve immediately with some crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 549.9, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 136.9, Sodium 1220.1, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3, Protein 44
MUSSELS WITH SHALLOTS AND THYME
Categories Dairy Shellfish Appetizer Quick & Easy Lunch Mussel Thyme Shallot Bon Appétit Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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.
MUSSELS IN GREEN-APPLE BROTH
Provided by Florence Fabricant
Categories one pot, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 6 appetizer or 3 to 4 main course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Warm oil in heavy 4-quart saucepan. Add shallots and cook over low heat until soft but not brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in apple, lemon zest and thyme. Season with pepper. Add wine and bring to a simmer.
- Add mussels, cover and cook over medium heat until they open, about 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer mussels to a bowl, leaving broth in saucepan. Some of the apple will cling to mussels; that's fine. Cover mussels.
- Stir butter and parsley into broth and bring back to a simmer. Spoon mussels into soup plates, ladle hot broth over and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 352, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 657 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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