Mussels with Greens and Blue Cheese

Number of Servings: 10
Source: Chef Lindsay Cameron Wilson
Preparation Time: 10mins
Cooking Time: 10mins

Ingredients

• 5 lb fresh blue cultured mussels
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup white wine
• 200 g pancetta, prosciutto or bacon, diced
• 2 shallots, minced
• juice and zest of 1 lemon
• 200 g creamy blue cheese
• arugula, spinach or watercress (large)
• sea salt and pepper to taste
• crusty bread to serve

Instructions

1. Rinse fresh blue mussels in tap water and set aside. Discard any mussel that does not close after being rinsed.
2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add pancetta, prosciutto or bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Add shallot and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes more.
3. Add white wine, lemon juice and blue cheese. Stir briefly, then add mussels. Cover and leave to steam for 5-7 minutes, or until mussels are open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
4. Toss in greens and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with lemon zest.
5. Serve with slices of crusty bread.

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