Clubfoody's Moules Marinière

Elegant and quick & easy to make, this classic recipe is so tasty and can be served as an appetizer or a main course. VIDEO https://youtu.be/A4n7I-bBjXE

• Ready In: 27 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup shallot, finely chopped
• 2  small garlic cloves, pressed
• 2  teaspoons lemon zest
• 1  cup dry white wine
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper, to taste
• 4  lbs mussels, scrubbed, debearded and rinsed
• 2  tablespoons parsley, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup heavy cream
• 4  lemon wedges, for garnish

Directions

1. In a large pot over medium heat, add butter and when it starts sizzling, add shallots; sauté for 1 minute. Add garlic and lemon zest; sauté for 1 minute.
2. Stir in white wine and lemon juice; season with black pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. As soon as the mixture is boiling, add mussels. Cover and cook for 3 minutes. Add parsley, stir well, cover and cook for another 2 minutes or until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
3. Remove mussels with a slotted spoon and place them in serving bowl; set aside. Reduce broth to half. Add heavy cream, stir well and cook until sauce thickens, about 2 to 2 ½ minutes. Before the sauce is done, taste and adjust if necessary.
4. Pour sauce over mussels and garnish with lemon wedges. Serve along with crusty bread.