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Moules à la Crème

Mussels in a creamy sauce.

Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4
DifficultyEasy
Per serving348 kcal
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BelgiumMain courseHalal-friendlyGluten-freeNut-free

Ingredients

For 4 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Mussels, cleaned2 kg
  • Celery sticks2
  • Onion1
  • Butter40 g
  • Parsley1 handful
  • Black pepper1/2 tsp
  • Cream200 ml

Method

  1. BaseSoften the chopped celery and onion in butter in a large pot.
  2. FlavourAdd the cream and bring to a simmer.
  3. SteamAdd the mussels, cover and cook on high 5 to 6 minutes, shaking, until open; discard any that stay shut.
  4. ServeSprinkle with parsley and serve in the pot.

Nutrition per serving

Calories348 kcal
Protein14.2 g
Carbohydrates9.7 g
Fat28.3 g
Fibre1.2 g
Sugar3.3 g
Sodium376 mg
Saturated fat16.9 g
Serving sizeabout 220 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk, Shellfish, Celery. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Moules à la Crème take to make?

About 40 min in total: 15 min of preparation and 25 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Moules à la Crème?

About 348 kcal per serving, with 14 g of protein. The recipe makes 4 servings of about 220 g each.

Which allergens does Moules à la Crème contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Shellfish, Celery. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Moules à la Crème from?

Moules à la Crème is a main course from Belgium. Mussels in a creamy sauce.

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