A pot of mussels can be a very satisfying, hearty dish that comes together in minutes. This version involves cooking the mussels with smoky bacon, leeks and beer. Finished with Dijon mustard and a touch of heavy cream, all you need to serve it with is a toasty baguette.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 30 min |
| Active: | 30 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings |
Ingredients
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon, chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 leeks, trimmed, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise about 3/4 inch thick
- 16 ounces lager-style beer
- 4 sprigs thyme
- 3 pounds mussels, rinsed and debearded
- 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 baguette, warmed and sliced, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven or other large heavy pot over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the butter and let melt, then add the shallots and cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic until softened, about 30 seconds. Add the leeks and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the beer and thyme sprigs to the pot and bring to a simmer. Add the mussels, cover and cook until they open, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir together the mustard and heavy cream in a small bowl, then stir the cream mixture into the mussels until combined; return to a simmer. Discard any mussels that do not open and discard the thyme sprigs.
- Divide the mussels, vegetables and broth among shallow bowls. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve with the sliced baguette.
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 620 |
| Total Fat | 28 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 14 grams |
| Cholesterol | 92 milligrams |
| Sodium | 1341 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 65 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 grams |
| Sugar | 8 grams |
| Protein | 27 grams |
| Calories | 620 |
| Total Fat | 28 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 14 grams |
| Cholesterol | 92 milligrams |
| Sodium | 1341 milligrams |
| Carbohydrates | 65 grams |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 grams |
| Sugar | 8 grams |
| Protein | 27 grams |