Mussels in Basil Cream Sauce
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Tender mussels steamed in a silky cream sauce infused with white wine, garlic, shallots, basil, and Parmesan. Elegant enough for special occasions but quick enough for weeknight dinner.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 3- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 shallots (minced)
- 3 cloves garlic (1 smashed and chopped, 2 whole)
- 2 lbs live mussels (cleaned well)
- 1/2 cup light white wine (I like Matua Lighter Sauvignon Blanc)
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin)
- 1/4 cup parmesan
- salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 30M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 15m
- Sodium
- 1381mg
- Total sugar
- 3g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1134mg
- Calcium
- 236mg
- Iron
- 13mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 1381MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.