Bouchot Mussels with Lemon Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of Bouchot mussels
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 minced shallots
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup of white wine
• 1/2 cup of heavy cream
• 1/4 cup of lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon of chopped chives
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Clean, scrub and debeard the mussels. Rinse them thoroughly in cold water.
2. Melt butter in a large pot. Add minced shallots, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until soft and translucent.
3. Add mussels to the pot. Pour in white wine and cook covered for 3-5 minutes or until the mussels open up.
4. Remove the cooked mussels from the pot and keep them warm.
5. Add heavy cream, lemon juice and chopped parsley to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Pour the sauce over the mussels and sprinkle with chopped chives.
7. Serve hot with crusty bread or over pasta.

Verdict

This dish is a classic French recipe that is both elegant and flavorful. The creamy lemon sauce perfectly complements the tender and sweet Bouchot mussels. It’s a perfect dish to impress your guests or to treat yourself to a fancy dinner at home.

Serving Suggestions

Bouchot mussels with lemon sauce can be served as an appetizer or as a main course. It’s best eaten with a side of crusty bread to soak up all the delicious sauce. You can also serve it over pasta for a more filling meal. Pair it with a glass of crisp white wine to complete the meal.