Mussel Stew with Pineau Des Charentes

40 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

552 calories per serving view nutrition facts

4 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

2	cups	white wine	dry
2	each	bay leaves
1	tablespoon	thyme	chopped
1	pinch	saffron	powdered
1	pinch	cayenne pepper
2	pounds	mussels	scrubbed, debeared
3	tablespoons	butter
1/2	cup	shallots	chopped
1	tablespoon	garlic	chopped
2	tablespoons	flour, all-purpose
1/3	cup	heavy whipping cream
1/3	cup	parsley leaves	chopped
2	tablespoons	pineau des charentes
3	tablespoons	white grape juice

Directions

Combine first 5 ingredients in large Dutch oven over high heat.

Boil 3 minutes. Add mussels. Cover and cook until mussels open, about 4 minutes.

Remove from heat.

Using slotted spoon, transfer mussels to serving bowl, discarding any that do not open; cover and keep warm.

Reserve cooking liquid.

Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.

Add shallots and garlic and sauté 3 minutes.

Add flour and stir 1 minute.

Whisk in reserved cooking liquid.

Boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 7 minutes.

Whisk in cream and parsley. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 3 minutes.

Mix in Pineau des Charentes. Season with salt and pepper.

Pour sauce over mussels and serve.

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Stews

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 268g

Amount per Serving

Calories 552 43% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.0g	40%
Saturated Fat 12.0g	60%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 177mg	59%
Sodium 909mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 21.0g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	1%
Sugars 0.0g
Protein 55.0g	110%

Vitamin A	34%		Vitamin C	64%
Calcium	10%		Iron	88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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