Mussels with Saffron Cream

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Mussels with Saffron Cream is a delicious seafood dish that originated in Mediterranean cuisine. It is typically consumed as a main course and is known for its rich and creamy sauce. The mussels are cooked in a flavorful broth infused with saffron, garlic, and white wine, which creates a savory and aromatic dish. The dish is often served with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

Recipe Type:
Standard

Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
35 mins

Recipe Yield 17.65 oz
Number of Servings 4
Serving Size 4.41 oz

Ingredients

35.30 oz

Mussels

0.02 oz

Saffron

4 cloves

garlic

8.45 fl oz

white wine

6.76 fl oz

heavy cream

1.06 oz

butter

1 tsp

Salt

0.5 tsp

Black pepper

0.35 oz

Parsley

Directions

Preparation

Step 1

Clean the mussels by scrubbing them under cold water and removing any beards or barnacles.

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In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant.

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Step 3

Add the white wine and saffron to the pot. Bring to a simmer.

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Step 4

Add the mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.

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Step 5

Remove the mussels from the pot and set aside. Strain the cooking liquid to remove any grit or sand.

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Step 6

Return the strained cooking liquid to the pot and bring to a simmer. Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and black pepper.

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Step 7

Cook the sauce for 5 minutes, or until it has thickened slightly.

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Return the mussels to the pot and gently toss to coat them in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat the mussels through.

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Serve the mussels with saffron cream in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley.

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Nutrition Facts

Carbs (10.26%)
Protein (20.51%)
Fat (69.23%)

Fat:
30 g (270 kcal)

Protein:
20 g (80 kcal)

Carbohydrates:
10 g (40 kcal)

kcal
g
Calories 13.23 kcal 0.66%
Vitamin A 6.615 IU 0.74%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.441 g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.882 g 0.8%
Fat 1.323 g 0.95%
Carbohydrates 0.441 g 0.09%
Sodium 22.05 mg 4.41%
Fibers 0.0441 g 0.12%
Sugars 0.0882 g 0%
Protein 0.882 g 1.04%
Vitamin C 0.441 mg 0.49%
Calcium 4.41 mg 0.88%
Iron 0.2205 mg 0.04%
Potassium 17.64 mg 3.53%
Alcohol 0 g 0%
Cholesterol 4.41 mg 0%
Lactose 0 g 0%
Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.0882 mcg 3.68%
Vitamin E 0.0441 mg 0.29%
Zinc 0.2205 mg 0.04%
Selenium 1.323 mcg 0.26%
Vitamin D 0 mcg 0%

Recipe Attributes

Seasonality Fall
Cuisines Italian
Nutritional Content Low Calorie
Kitchen Tools Slow Cooker
Course Appetizers Salads Soups Snacks Sauces & Dressings
Cultural Passover Easter
Cost $10 to $20 $20 to $30 $30 to $40 $40 to $50
Demographics Kids Friendly Teen Friendly Diabetic Friendly Heart Healthy
Diet Mediterranean Diet
Meal Type Lunch Dinner Snack
Difficulty Level Medium

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