Easy steamed mussels with cream and herbs recipe  Share this recipe on FacebookDelicious, steamed mussels in white wine, cream and herbs, ready in just 10 minutes. Enjoy with bread and white wine.
Preparation time: 10 minutes, Cooking time: 10 minutes, Serves: 2
Ingredients 500 g mussels, cleaned and beard removed
1 tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 or 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated
1 medium celery stick, finely chopped
1 cup of good quality dry white wine
1/2 cup single or double cream
1 bay leaf
1 or 2 sprigs of fresh thyme (substitute with 1 tsp of dried thyme)
2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley
Crusty bread to serve with
Directions Clean the mussels and remove the 'beard'. Discard mussels that are open.
In a frying pan over medium heat add the olive oil and butter, bring to a heat and add the onion, garlic and celery. Cook, stirring constantly until the onion softens, for 2 to 3 minutes.
Set heat to high, add the mussels, white wine, cream, bay leaf and thyme. Stir well and bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until all the mussels open.
Remove from heat and discard any mussels that are still closed. Taste the sauce and adjust with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the parsley and stir.
Serve in deep bowls (use pasta dishes if possible) together with lots of crusty bread.
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