Sparkling Wine and Garlic Mussels

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Ingredients

• 30ml olive oil
• 2 small onions, peeled and fi nely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, peeled and fi nely sliced
• Peel of 1 lemon
• 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
• 500ml sparkling wine
• 1.5kg fresh mussels, cleaned
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to season
• Fresh dill, to garnish
• Fresh crusty bread, to serve

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Method

1. Place a 30cm Shallow Casserole, or large frying pan over medium heat and drizzle with olive oil.
2. Sauté the onions until translucent and soft.
3. Add the garlic, lemon peel and thyme and cook for a further 2 minutes.
4. Turn up the heat and add the mussels and sparkling wine.
5. Place the lid on and cook on high for 5-8 minutes until the mussels open and turn a bright orange
6. colour.
7. Turn down the heat to a simmer and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Reduce slightly and serve warm, garnished with dill and alongside crusty bread.

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Cook's notes

Add half a cup of cream once the mussels are cooked, just before the sauce starts to simmer, for a creamy, luscious sauce

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