mussels le bleu!

Brooklyn, NY
Updated on Apr 14, 2011

Fans of mussels will LOVE this recipe. The taste is out of this world!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pounds p.e.i. mussels
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1/3 cup diced bacon
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced shallots
  • 1/4 cup mild, creamy blue cheese
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • - juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • - sea salt & black pepper to taste

How To Make mussels le bleu!

  • Step 1
    Heat the oil in a pan over high heat. Cook the bacon until the fat is rendered and it is slightly browned. Add the shallots and mussels and toss together. Add the white wine and lemon juice and toss together.
  • Step 2
    When the mussels start to open, add half of blue cheese, melting it into the broth. As soon as all mussels are open, toss in the parsley. Season to taste with sea salt and black pepper. Plate the mussels and top them with the remainder of the blue cheese. Serve with a French baguette.

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