Mussels With Leeks, Saffron And Cream

Serves: 3

Roxane Raynor

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

49

Sweetness

49

Sourness

40

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

Directions:

1

Melt butter in heavy large deep skillet over medium-low heat

2

Add leeks and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes

3

Combine mussels, wine and parsley sprigs in large Dutch oven

4

Cover and cook over high heat until mussels open, about 6 minutes

5

Using tongs, transfer mussels to large bowl, discarding any that do not open

6

Strain mussel juices into skillet containing leeks

7

Add saffron and cream to skillet; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes

8

Stir in minced parsley

9

Season with salt and pepper

10

Add mussels and any accumulated juices to skillet

11

Stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes

12

Divide mussels among 4 bowls; pour sauce over

13

Melt butter in heavy large deep skillet over medium-low heat

14

Add leeks and sauté until tender, about 8 minutes

15

Combine mussels, wine and parsley sprigs in large Dutch oven

16

Cover and cook over high heat until mussels open, about 6 minutes

17

Using tongs, transfer mussels to large bowl, discarding any that do not open

18

Strain mussel juices into skillet containing leeks

19

Add saffron and cream to skillet; boil until reduced to sauce consistency, about 2 minutes

20

Stir in minced parsley

21

Season with salt and pepper

22

Add mussels and any accumulated juices to skillet

23

Stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes

24

Divide mussels among 4 bowls; pour sauce over