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Le trou's mouclade

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Categories: French, Seafood, Western European
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Ingredients:
3 quartMussels, cleaned
6 tbspUnsalted butter (75g)
6 Shallots, chopped fine
Bouquet garni (celery, bay
-leaf, thyme, parsley stems)
1 cupWhite wine (240ml)
1/2 tspSaffron threads
1 cupHeavy cream (240ml)
1 tbspFresh parsley, chopped
1 Clove garlic, mashed
Procedures:
1This one is almost enough to get me off my duff and over to the coast to gather some mussels.
2robert reynolds, chef/owner of le trou restaurant francais in san francisco provides this recipe.
3He has used it as a vehicle for teaching his students about saffron"s special qualities.
4This recipe originated in the french bordeaux region.
5steep threads in wine for 30 minutes.
6Saute 6 shallots in butter until limp.
7Add bouquet garni and wine.
8Simmer for 1 minute.
9Add cleaned mussels, cover pan with tight-fitting lid, and steam mussels open, shaking pan occasionally.
10Check after 3 minutes.
11Remove opened mussels and set in colander over a bowl to catch their juices.
12Discard any mussels not opened after 6 minutes.
13Saute remaining shallots in butter until limp.
14Add mussel juice and cream and reduce to desired consistency.
15Add parsley and garlic, then toss mussels in sauce until well coated.
16Serve in soup bowls.
17from "wild about saffron++a contemporary guide to an ancient spice", by ellen szita.
18Published by saffron rose, 28 john glenn circle, daly city, ca., 94101987.
 
 
 
 

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