Mussels in creamy garlic sauce
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. When buying frozen mussels, choose ones with closed shells. You can optionally add various spices and herbs to the sauce, such as Italian herbs. It's best to use 10% or 15% cream, as they are not too rich and perfectly enhance the flavor of the seafood. Keep in mind that cream tends to foam, so do not cover the container completely with a lid. The dish is ready to serve.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. If you bought frozen mussels, defrost them in warm, but not hot water for 5-10 minutes. Peel and rinse the onion and garlic.
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Step 2
Slice the onions into half-rings or small cubes. Melt butter in a frying pan and sauté the onions for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
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Step 3
Pour in the cream, add ground black pepper. At this stage, you can add various seasonings and spices.
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Step 4
Rinse the mussels, discarding any open or broken ones. Place the mussels in a skillet with the sauce.
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Step 5
Press the garlic into a container using a special gadget or finely mince it. Add it to the mussels along with salt. If fresh garlic is not available, use ground dried garlic.
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Step 6
Wash and chop the parsley, cilantro, or dill greens. Add them to the container and mix. Cover the skillet with a lid, but do not seal it completely.
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Step 7
Simmer the mussels in a creamy garlic sauce for about 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Step 8
Then place the fragrant seafood on a serving dish and pour over the remaining sauce from the pan. Serve with croutons, toast, or breadcrumbs.