Mussels in Cream Sauce in the Oven
Description
It works for both special occasions and everyday meals. Making a restaurant-quality dish at home is easy — simply bake mussels in cream sauce. Adults and children alike will enjoy this appetizer! If desired, you can first sauté the onion and garlic in butter before adding the flour — that will make the sauce more aromatic and flavorful.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Buy the mussels frozen and thaw them in cold water for 20 minutes before you start cooking.
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Step 2
Thoroughly rinse the mussels, remove any damaged shells, and place them in a kazan or pot. Cover with hot water and add 1–2 pinches of salt. Boil for 3–4 minutes from the moment the water comes to a boil, depending on the size of the mussels.
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Step 3
Melt the butter in a pan and add the flour. Mix thoroughly with a whisk or spatula and cook for about 1–2 minutes until the mixture turns golden.
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Step 4
Pour in cream with 10 to 20% fat, add fish seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper. Whisk quickly so the flour mixture dissolves in the cream. Simmer the sauce on the stove for about 1–2 minutes, stirring. It will thicken — turn off the heat.
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Step 5
Remove the mussels from the broth and discard the second shell halves. Arrange the mussels in their shells in the dish in rows.
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Step 6
Using a teaspoon, spoon the cream sauce into the shells.
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Step 7
Grate cheese of any kind on a fine grater and sprinkle it on top. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Step 8
Bake for 5-6 minutes until the cheese crust is golden. Remember that the mussels are already cooked.
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Step 9
Place the mussels in their shells on a plate or serving dish and serve hot. Enjoy your meal!