*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             MUSSELS DIJON

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Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       lb           Mussels
  2       tb           Green onions, finely choppe
  2       x            Garlic cloves, minced
  1       t            Shallots, finely chopped
                       Ground black pepper 2 taste
    1/2   c            Dry white wine
  1       c            Dijon mustard
  2       c            Heavy cream
  3       tb           Minced parsley
  1                    French bread loaf

 *  servings are 2 for main course or 4 for first course
 Scrub and debeard mussels.  In large stockpot, combine
 green onions, garlic, shallots, pepper, wine and
 mussels.  Heat to boiling, cover and steam covered for
 3 - 5 minutes or until mussels open.  With slotted
 spoon, transfer mussels to heated dish.  Discard any
 unopened mussels. Stir mustard and cream into liquid
 remaining in kettle.  Boil mixture, stirring
 constantly, for 3 - 5  minutes or until sauce is
 reduced by half and thickened.  Return mussels to
 stockpot and add parsley.  Stir to coat mussels with
 sauce.  Serve with french bread to soak up sauce.



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