Best 3 Mussels With Blue Cheese Recipes

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**Mussels with Blue Cheese: A Culinary Symphony of Coastal Elegance**

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of mussels, perfectly paired with the piquant tang of blue cheese, in this culinary masterpiece. This article presents a delectable array of mussel recipes that showcase the harmonious blend of these two contrasting ingredients. From the classic Mussels with Blue Cheese Sauce, where the velvety sauce envelops each plump mussel in a creamy embrace, to the innovative Mussels with Blue Cheese and Bacon, where crispy bacon adds a smoky depth of flavor, this collection offers a culinary journey that is sure to delight your taste buds.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

MUSSELS WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbsmussels
2 tbsolive oil
2 tbsbutter
1/2 cupshallots; thinly sliced
1 tomato; diced
2/3 cupblue cheese
1/2 cupwhite wine
Juice of 1 lemon
1 Salt
1 tsphot pepper flakes
Parsley; to decorate

Steps:

  • Clean and de-beard your mussels if necessary Heat the oil and butter in a saute pan (with preferably heavy bottom) over high heat. Add the shallots and pepper flakes. Cook around 5 minutes until they appear soft but not translucent. Add the diced tomato and cook for another couple of minutes. Add the mussels. Toss Add wine and lemon juice. When mussels start to open, add the blue cheese and melt into the sauce. When all your mussels are open transfer to a bowl with tongs then add the juices over it. Serve with diced parsley sprinkled on top. (don't forget to add a large enough empty bowl on the table fo

BLUE CHEESE MUSSELS



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Make and share this Blue Cheese Mussels recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lbs fresh mussels
2 cups julienned vegetables (leeks and/or celery and/or onions and/or carrots)
8 fluid ounces heavy cream
8 fluid ounces fish stock
10 ounces crumbled blue cheese
4 fluid ounces white wine

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a covered pot.
  • Cook until all mussels open, then enjoy!

MUSSELS WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/3-inch dice
4 tablespoons minced shallot
2 pounds mussels, well scrubbed and debearded
1 cup hard apple cider
2 to 3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, heat butter until melted over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in shallots and cook for 1 minute. Add mussels and cider and bring to a boil. Cook, covered, for 2 minutes. Stir in cheese, reduce heat to medium and cook until mussels are open, about 2 minutes more. Stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Buy the freshest mussels you can find. Look for mussels that are tightly closed and have a briny smell. Avoid any mussels that are open or have cracked shells.
  • Clean the mussels thoroughly before cooking. Use a stiff brush to scrub away any dirt or debris from the shells. Then, rinse the mussels under cold water.
  • Cook the mussels in a flavorful liquid. This could be a simple combination of white wine, butter, and garlic, or a more complex sauce like a tomato-based marinara.
  • Cook the mussels just until they open. Overcooking will make them tough and rubbery.
  • Serve the mussels immediately. They are best enjoyed when they are hot and juicy.

Conclusion:

Mussels are a delicious and versatile seafood that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a great source of protein, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids. Whether you are looking for a simple appetizer or a hearty main course, there is a mussel recipe out there for you. So next time you are at the seafood counter, be sure to pick up a bag of mussels and give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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