Mussels W/White Wine and Creme Fraiche

chia's Note:

from today's NY Times, this serves 4 as an appetizer or 2 as a main course.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 2

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion , minced
• 1 shallot , minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups white wine
• 1 cup water
• 4 lbs mussels
• 3 tablespoons creme fraiche
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a wide skillet with a lid, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and shallot, and stir until very soft and beginning to turn gold, about 5 minutes; do not let them brown. Add thyme and bay leaf and stir. Add wine and 1 cup water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add mussels, cover, and cook until open, about 4 minutes.
2. Transfer mussels to serving bowls with a slotted spoon and boil liquid in the pan until reduced to a sauce. Turn off heat and whisk in crème fraîche and salt and pepper to taste. Pour over mussels and serve with crusty bread.

Reviews

[Kim127]

I really liked the flavor the mussels got from the fresh thyme, complimented very nicely. I did substitute sour cream for the creme fraiche. I had all the ingredients to make it and then realized it was supposed to sit for day or so. I really didn't want the mussels to sit around so I used the sour cream. I still think it was a great recipe, so I am sure the creme fraiche would have been wonderful. Thanks Chia!!!