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Blue Mussels with Herb Sauce
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Ingredients
- 2 lb fresh cultured blue mussels
- 1⁄2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 2 tsp thyme
- 2 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp tarragon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1⁄2 cup milk or 10% cream
- 3⁄4 cup reserved cooking liquid
Instructions
- Rinse the fresh blue mussels in tap water.
- Cover the bottom of a pot big enough to hold the fresh blue mussels with the wine or broth. Add the herbs and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add fresh blue mussels, cover and steam over medium high heat until cooked. Remove mussels and set aside. Strain cooking liquid, set aside.
- Melt butter in sauce pan, add flour and cook stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes.
- Add ¾ - 1 cup strained mussel cooking juices and milk or cream.
- Mix well, cook until thickened.
- Divide mussels into 4 portions in bowls. Pour sauce over each serving. Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up sauce.
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