Mussels With Blue Cheese and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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Type of meal : | Main Courses | Main Courses

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Ingredients

80 fresh mussels, cleaned
15 ml (1 tbsp) butter
30 ml (2 tbsp) olive oil
1 French shallot, chopped
30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
Salt to taste
4 sun-dried tomatoes, cut in thin strips*
125 ml (1/2 cup) dry white wine
125 ml (1/2 cup) 35% cream
250 ml (1 cup) Blue cheese, diced
5 ml (1 tsp) pepper, freshly ground
30 ml (2 tbsp) fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt butter in the oil. Gently heat the shallots, parsley and garlic for 5 minutes. Add salt to taste.
2. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, wine and cream. Stir and increase heat to medium/high. Add the mussels. Cover and shake pot.
3. Cook, shaking occasionally, for about 6-10 minutes, until all the mussels are open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
4. Remove mussels from the pot and divide among 4 deep plates or large bowls (heated). Cover with a clean towel to keep warm.
5. Blend the cheese into the sauce. Add pepper. Reduce another 5 minutes, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon.
6. Pour sauce over the mussels and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.

Note: Use a large stock pot so mussels cook evenly.

Tip: To soften the sun-dried tomatoes, soak in boiling water for 15 minutes. Drain and slice. If using oil-packed tomatoes, drain and blot well before slicing.

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Imported on 2011-01-20 20:26:46 — Original ID:2218

• Type of Meal Main Courses

Type of Meal Main Courses