Mussels with Shallots and Thyme Appetizer Recipe

2      Reviews by:    Ed Jones   Mussels with Shallots and Thyme Appetizer Recipe uses olive oil, shallots, thyme, bay leaves, white wine, clam juice, whipping cream and mussels to create this delicious mussels appetizer recipe. Food Category:    Appetizers Cuisine Origin:    French    Servings:4 Nutrition facts:364 calories16.5 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   7 Minutes Cook Time:   29 Minutes Total Time:   36 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Tbls. extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 shallots, finely chopped
• 8 fresh thyme sprigs
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup bottled clam juice
• 1/4 cup whipping cream
• 2 lbs. mussels, scrubbed, debearded

DIRECTIONS

• Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• Add shallots and saute until softened, about 10 minutes. Add thyme, bay leaves, wine, clam juice and cream. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until mixture is reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes.
• Add mussels, cover and simmer until mussels open, about 7 minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
• Using tongs, divide mussels among bowls. Season broth with salt and pepper. Ladle broth over mussels.

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