MUSSELS WITH LEEKS, SAFFRON AND CREAM
Provided by Janet Fletcher
Categories Milk/Cream Shellfish Appetizer Quick & Easy Mussel Saffron Leek Bon Appétit California Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield 4 main course servings or 8 appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large deep skillet over medium-low heat. Add leeks and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes.
- Combine mussels, wine and parsley sprigs in large Dutch oven. Cover and cook over high heat until mussels open, about 6 minutes. Using tongs, transfer mussels to large bowl, discarding any that do not open. Strain mussel juices into skillet containing leeks. Add saffron and cream to skillet; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes. Stir in minced parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Add mussels and any accumulated juices to skillet. Stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes. divide mussels among 4 bowls; pour sauce over.
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James Jack
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a waste of time and money.
Dissanayaka Mudiyanselage
[email protected]This recipe is way too complicated. I spent hours in the kitchen and the end result was not worth it.
STILL Remain 0225
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out terrible. I don't know what went wrong.
Frank Chisoko
[email protected]This dish was okay. The mussels were a bit overcooked and the sauce was a little bland.
predly Neema
[email protected]I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood. It's a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion.
Mirriam Chilala
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they loved it. Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it all up.
babar bakhat
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious, and it's sure to impress your guests.
Elinor Kadussi Naim
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I really enjoyed this dish. The leeks and saffron balanced out the briny flavor of the mussels perfectly.
Natalia Correa
[email protected]I would recommend serving this dish with a side of crusty bread. It's the perfect way to soak up all the delicious sauce.
Awaga Desmond
[email protected]The saffron really made this dish special. It gave the mussels a beautiful color and a unique flavor.
Tosin Shalom
[email protected]I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use a variety of different types of mussels and leeks, and the dish still turned out great.
Thakur Thakur
[email protected]The mussels with leeks, saffron, and cream were a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about the flavor and presentation. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Saad Qadeer
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this dish was to make. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to follow the recipe without any problems. The end result was a delicious and impressive meal.
Devendra Rasaily
[email protected]This mussels dish was an absolute delight! The combination of flavors from the leeks, saffron, and cream was perfect. The mussels were cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth.