Mussels in Creamy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

2kg fresh mussels

1 tablespoon butter

100 ml dry white wine

150 ml fish stock

2 shallots, finely chopped

5-6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1 small carrot, diced

1 small parsnip diced

1/2 leek, thinly sliced

100g crème fraîche

Handful chives, chopped

Maldon smoked sea salt

Method

  1. Scrub the mussels in a large bowl of cold water and discard any that are open. Leave to drain.

  2. In a large pan, melt butter and sauté shallots and garlic lightly until transparent and fragrant. Add the carrots, parsnip and leek and quickly toss. Cook for approx 1 minute.

  3. Pour wine and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes, then add the the fish stock.

  4. Tip in the mussels, bring to a boil, cover and shake the pan over a high heat until the mussels are open - about 3-4 minutes. Discard those mussels that have not opened.

  5. Stir in the crème fraîche and season with some smoked sea salt to your taste. Sprinkle with chives and serve in large bowls, with a crusty rustic bread or toss with some fresh tagliatelle.

Recipe From What's For Lunch, Honey?

Ingredients

375g kohlrabi, peeled and sliced

375g turnips, peeled and sliced

280 ml crème fraiche

100ml white wine

1 tablespoon whole seed Dijon mustard

handful of bacon bits (optional), fried till crisp

Sea salt and fresh cracked pepper

Method

  1. Pre-heat oven to 200 degrees C.

  2. Place crème fraiche and white wine in a large pan and gently simmer for 2-4 minutes. Season with sea salt and cracked pepper, then add the mustard.

  3. Add the vegetable slices and cook for approx. 5 minutes. If using add some of the bacon and stir to incorporate, leaving some for the top.

  4. Transfer the vegetable mix into a gratin dish and bake for 20-30 minutes until golden and bubbling.

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