Ingredients
2tbspolive oil
1tbspunsalted butter
1onion,finely chopped
4garlic cloves,finely chopped
2lbsmussels,1kg, cleaned
1cupdry white wine
½cupheavy cream
¼cupbutter,unsalted, cut into pieces
¼cupparsley,fresh chopped
salt,to season
black pepper,cracked, to season
1tbsplemon juice,fresh squeezed
Preparation
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened for about 5 minutes.
Add the mussels, wine, cream, butter, and parsley. Season well with salt and pepper, to taste.
Mix well, cover the pot with a lid and cook until mussels are cooked through and opened, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Serve mussels along with the juices in the pan with crusty or garlic bread.