Mussels In Lemon Cream Sauce Over Fettucine Recipes

MUSSELS IN LEMON GARLIC-BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt the Butter in a large skillet (with a lid) - saute the Onion, Garlic and Chili Flakes until soft
• Add the White Wine and simmer until reduced by two thirds - add the Cream and simmer 2 - 3 minutes
• Add the Mussels and cover the skillet - over low heat, steam the Mussels until cooked - about 8 - 10 minutes
• Remove from heat - season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper - stir through the Lemon Juice, finely grated Zest and Parsley

LEMON AND GARLIC STEAMED MUSSELS

Steps:

• 1. PLACE mussels in large skillet without water. Cover and cook over medium heat, removing the mussels to a warm platter as they open. Discard any that do not open.
• 2. REDUCE liquid in the skillet to about 2 or 3 tablespoons. Return mussels to skillet. Sprinkle with olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. Heat for 1 minute.
• 3. SERVE immediately with crusty bread for dunking.

MUSSELS IN CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leek; sauté 3 minutes. Add mussels and wine. Cover and simmer until mussels open, about 4 minutes (discard any that do not open). Using slotted spoon, transfer mussels to 2 bowls.
• Stir cream and 2 tablespoons parsley into liquid in pot. Simmer uncovered 3 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over mussels. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons parsley.

MUSSELS AND PASTA WITH CREAMY WINE SAUCE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
• Place mussel meat in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse thoroughly with cold water.
• Melt 1 teaspoon butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Gently warm the mussels until they release their water, about 3 minutes. Remove to a bowl and set aside.
• Wipe out the skillet with paper towels. Melt remaining 3 teaspoons butter in the skillet. Cut any large mushrooms into smaller pieces. Add to the skillet and sprinkle with pepper. Cook until starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour wine into the skillet, add red pepper flakes, and cook until wine has reduced by half, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in cream and add mussels. Heat until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Use tongs to lift linguine out of the pot and add to the skillet with some of the cooking water. Toss to coat with sauce. Plate and garnish with lemon zest.

SPAGHETTI WITH MUSSELS, LEMON, AND SHALLOTS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, and cook pasta until al dente. Drain pasta, reserving 1 1/2 cups pasta water.
• Meanwhile, in another large pot, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat; saute shallots, red-pepper flakes, and parsley stems until tender, about 5 minutes. Add wine; cook until liquid is reduced by one-third, about 2 minutes. Add mussels, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and steam until they open, 5 to 6 minutes; discard any that do not open after 6 minutes.
• Add pasta to mussels, tossing until well combined. Add pasta water, and continue to toss and cook over medium-high heat until sauce has reduced and coats pasta. Stir in parsley leaves and lemon zest and juice. Stir in remaining oil, and serve immediately.

MUSSELS IN LEMON CREAM

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together butter, garlic, shallot,1 tablespoon parsley, 4 tbsp lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
• In a dutch oven pan melt herb butter over moderate heat. Saute until veggies are tender.
• Add mussels to pot and stir for 1 minute. Add wine, 3/4 cup cream, lemon peel, salt and pepper to taste. Stir well. Then lay lemon slices and tomato on top. Cover and simmer, until mussels are opened, about 8-10 minutes.
• Remove Mussels to serving dish. Discard any unopened mussels.
• In pot with mussel juices,increase heat to high and bring to boil. Boil down for 5 minutes or reduced by 1/3. Add remaining cream, 2 tbsp lemon juice and parsley. Boil one minute. Pour juice over top of mussels in serving dish.
• Serve mussels immediately.

FETTUCCINE WITH MUSSELS

Steps:

• Place the olive oil, water, white wine and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Add the mussels and steam according to the technique described in the basic steamed mussels recipe. Remove the mussels from their shells and set aside. Strain the cooking liquid and place in a medium-size saucepan. Cook over medium heat until reduced to 1 cup.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the fettuccine and cook just until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain. Add the cream and the mussels to the sauce and cook for 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Place the pasta in a large bowl. Add the sauce and the parsley and toss to coat well. Divide among 4 pasta bowls and serve immediately.

PENN COVE MUSSELS IN LEMON CREAM

Steps:

• In a bowl stir together butter, 1 tablespoon garlic, shallot, ‚ tablespoon parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Seed tomatoes and cut into 1/4-inch dice. Cut lemon into 4 wedges. Scrub mussels and remove beards.
• In a 4-quart heavy saucepan melt herb butter over moderate heat. Add lemon wedges and remaining garlic and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add mussels and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add wine, cream, and salt and pepper to taste and simmer, covered, until mussels are opened, about 5 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels. Stir in tomato and remaining parsley.
• Divide mixture between 2 soup plates and garnish with tomato and parsley. Serve mussels immediately.

PASTA WITH MUSSELS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Pulse tomatoes with juices in food processor just a few times to break down into a coarse purée; set aside. Bring large pot of water to boil for pasta.
• Meanwhile, in a wide skillet or saucepan with lid, combine crushed garlic clove and shallot with white wine. Bring to a boil and add mussels. Cover and cook, shaking pan from time to time, 2 to 4 minutes, or until mussels open up. Check mussels after 2 minutes; transfer open mussels to a bowl using tongs. Cover pan again, wait another minute, and repeat until all mussels have opened.
• Leave mussels to cool in bowl until easily removed from shells. Remove half from shells and leave other half intact. Taste a mussel; if it is sandy, give them all a very quick rinse and drain in a colander. Transfer to a bowl and keep covered while you make tomato sauce.
• Place a strainer over another bowl, line with cheesecloth and strain the liquid in the pan into bowl. Reserve 1/2 cup. Rinse and dry pan.
• Heat olive oil over medium heat in pan and add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, just until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add tomatoes, thyme or marjoram (or both), and sugar.
• Turn heat up to medium-high and cook, stirring often, 5 to 10 minutes, until tomatoes have cooked down slightly. Add 1/2 cup broth from mussels, stir together and bring to a simmer. Taste and add salt as needed (you may not need to add any). Tip all mussels, shelled and unshelled, into sauce, cover and turn heat to very low or remove from heat if not serving right away. Keep warm while you cook pasta.
• Warm a large bowl for the pasta. When water for pasta comes to a rolling boil, salt generously and add pasta. Cook al dente, following the directions on the package. Drain and toss in the warm bowl with tomato sauce, mussels and parsley. Serve right away.