White Wine Mussels in Tomato Cream Sauce

Have you heard that mussels are super easy to make? I heard this many times but remained too intimidated to give them a try. However, on a beautiful summer day, I decided to muster up the courage to prepare them. Boy were they certainly good! They are simple and flavourful. Here is the recipe for White Wine Mussels in Tomato Cream Sauce. Served in addition to a fresh, crusty baguette!

I encourage you to experiment in the kitchen. For example, as Julia Child says, “The only real stumbling block is fear of failure. In cooking you’ve got to have a what-the-hell attitude.” But, if any mussels do not open up; throw them out! To clarify, they cannot be eaten.

• Serves: 2-3
• Prep time: 10 minutes
• Cook time: 13-15 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs of fresh mussels
• 1 cup of dry white wine
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped in quarters
• ½ cup 10% cream
• salt to taste
• Baguette for serving

Optional Garnish: Freshly chopped Italian parsley and lemon wedges

Directions for White Wine Mussels

1. Firstly, add olive oil to a large stock pot over medium-heat.
2. Add onions and garlic to oil and sauté for about 30 seconds or until onions are slightly translucent and soft. Adding a pinch of salt at this time helps to draw out the flavours.
3. Gently transfer mussels to the pot.
4. Pour white wine over mussels. Adjust to medium-high to bring to a simmer.
5. Cover with a lid and let mussels steam for 5-7 minutes until they have opened up. Stir gently.
6. Add cream and fresh tomatoes to the mussels and liquid mixture. Allow to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.
7. Transfer white wine mussels to a serving bowl along with the liquid.
8. Finally, serve with crusty bread and parsley garnish.

How do you enjoy making your mussels? Is there a food that you were intimidated to make and discovered it was not so difficult?

P.S., In my newest blog, you can read all about the Nutrition of Mussels!

White Wine Mussels in Tomato Cream Sauce

Yield: 2-3

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 13 minutes

Total Time: 23 minutes

Here is the recipe for White Wine Mussels in Tomato Cream Sauce. Served in addition to a fresh, crusty baguette!

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 lbs of fresh mussels
• 1 cup of dry white wine
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped in quarters
• ½ cup 10% cream
• salt to taste
• Baguette for serving
• Optional Garnish: Freshly chopped Italian parsley and lemon wedges

Instructions

1. Add olive oil to a large stock pot over medium-heat.
2. Add onions and garlic to oil and sauté for about 30 seconds or until onions are slightly translucent and soft. Adding a pinch of salt at this time helps to draw out the flavours.
3. Gently transfer mussels to the pot.
4. Pour white wine over mussels. Adjust to medium-high to bring to a simmer.
5. Cover with a lid and let mussels steam for 5-7 minutes until they have opened up. Stir gently.
6. Add cream and fresh tomatoes to the mussels and liquid mixture. Allow to cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.
7. Transfer white wine mussels to a serving bowl along with the liquid.
8. Serve with crusty bread and parsley garnish.