Mussels in a Saffron White Wine Sauce

Succulent mussels cooked in a rich, reduction of white wine, cream, fish stock, and aromatic saffron and herbs.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 725.3 kcals 1450.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 24.3 grams 48.6 grams
Fat 42.6 grams 85.2 grams
Protein 57.7 grams 115.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
50
g
Butter
Unsalted
100
ml
Double Cream
Or whipping cream
Liquids
200
ml
200
ml
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Saffron
Strands
1
piece
1
sprig
Thyme
Fresh
1
sprig
Tarragon
Fresh
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
Seafood
1.5
kg
Mussels
Washed and cleaned
Vegetables
40
g
Shallots
Chopped

Steps

  • Melt the butter in a large pan and cook the shallots until soft.
  • Add the saffron, bay leaf, thyme, tarragon, and white wine then bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the wine mixture by half.
  • Add the cream and fish stock and return the liquid to a boil.
  • Add the mussels, cover with a lid, and cook until they open.
  • Strain the mussels through a colander over a pan to collect the sauce.
  • Discard any mussels that remain closed.
  • Simmer the sauce until reduced and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the mussels in a bowl and pour the sauce over them.