Mussels in Creamy Saffron Sauce

These mussels with saffron sauce can be ready in just 15 minutes. It's a delicious recipe for any day of the week. Serve it with good bread to soak up the broth.
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 4 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoons saffron
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 kilos mussels, well rinsed and cleaned
  • parsley, chopped, for serving
  • 3/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
Preparation
20 mins
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  • In a large pot, add the shallots along with the chopped garlic with a little olive oil. Cook until the shallots are translucent and add the saffron.
  • Add the wine and let it boil. Add the cream, a little pepper, 3/4 teaspoon of salt, and the mussels.
  • Cover the pot and let it cook for 6 minutes. At this point, check if all the mussels are open. If not, cover and cook for a couple more minutes. Discard any mussels that do not open.
  • Serve the mussels with their hot broth and sprinkle with chopped parsley on top.

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