Name: Creamy mussel pot
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 - 2
Ingredients: 1/2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced; 1 large carrot, diced; 2 tbsp olive oil; 8-10 fresh mussels, per person, in the shell; 1/3 cup white wine; 100 ml fresh cream; small handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Creamy mussel pot

This creamy mussel dish is incredibly simple to make, and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. That's not to mention how delicious it is, and all that omega-3 and protein will give your health a fantastic boost!

Serves 1 - 2

Prep

25M

Ingredients

1/2 fennel bulb, thinly sliced

1 large carrot, diced

2 tbsp olive oil

8-10 fresh mussels, per person, in the shell

1/3 cup white wine

100 ml fresh cream

small handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Method

1.In a large pot, [sauté the fennel and carrots](https://www.foodtolove.co.nz/how-to-saute-the-right-way-1549|target=”_blank”) in oil for 10 minutes.

2.Scrub the mussels clean and [pull out the beards](https://www.foodtolove.co.nz/how-to-prepare-mussels-1438|target=”_blank”) if they release easily. Leave the hard ones as they can be pulled out once the mussels are cooked.

3.When the vegetables have softened, add the wine and simmer for 1 minute. Tumble the mussels in, cover and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the shells have sprung open. Put the mussels into a serving bowl. Pour the cream into the cooking liquor left over in the pot, and simmer until slightly thickened.

4.Spoon the vegetables and creamy sauce over the mussels, then sprinkle some parsley on and serve. Yum!