Mussels and Sweet Leeks

Submitted by susie cooks

"This is wonderful!! Serve with a loaf of crusty french bread. Recipe from Jamie Oliver."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 3 medium leeks, cleaned and roughly chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 ounces white wine
• 1⁄4 pint heavy cream
• 2 1⁄2 lbs mussels, cleaned
• 1⁄4 cup parsley, roughly chopped

directions

1. Melt butter and olive oil in a large pan.
2. Saute leeks and garlic until very soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Add wine and turn up heat, for about 1 minute, until alcohol smell disappears.
4. Add cream and bring back to a boil.
5. Add mussels.
6. Cover and cook until all mussels have opened.
7. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
8. Serve in a large bowl with crusty bread.
9. Enjoy!

Reviews

[BeachTia]

This dish has become a new family tradition. Made every Christmas Eve for the last 7 years and enjoyed by ALL! Quick, no fuss and delicious meal. Crusty Bread is a must. Great with a fresh salad!

 

[JackieOhNo!]

OMG - this was absolutely luscious! I love mussels, but rarely go through the trouble of cleaning and de-bearding them! This was worth it! Make sure you have plenty of bread to soak up the delectable juices! I wish I could have gotten a better photo, but my camera was dead, and I had to use my cellphone. Made for ZWT6.

 

[Kim127]

Wonderful!!! Loved mussels and this is another great way to prepare. I don't think people realize how easy they are to make at home. Love the leeks here!! Made for a Seasoned Sailor and his Sassy Sirens - ZWT6.