Moules en Sauce

Description

A simple recipe for mussels typical mussel recipe from the Breton coast in France. Creme fraiche is available in many supermarkets, but if you cannot find it, a mixture of sour cream and Neufchatel cheese will also work. Serve with a dry white wine.

Ingredients

• 2 quarts mussels – cleaned and debearded
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 large onion, peeled and sliced into rings
• 3 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 ½ cups dry white wine
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup creme fraiche
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Servings: 4