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To: Jan Garrity Allen who wrote (2)3/21/1999 10:53:00 AM
From: ArtAlley  Respond to of 29
 
I always love to try something new. Hopefully, the results are 'tres bon'....



To: Jan Garrity Allen who wrote (2)3/21/1999 10:58:00 AM
From: ArtAlley  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 29
 
Here's one from Arnies restaurant in Edmonds, Wa.....
PENN COVE MUSSELS IN LEMON
CREAM

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
3 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced shallot
2 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 medium tomatoes
1/2 lemon
1 1/2 pounds Penn Cove or other cultivated mussels (about 30)
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup heavy cream

Garnish: diced seeded tomato and finely chopped fresh parsley leaves

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.

Serves 2 as a first course.

Gourmet
March 1999
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Arnies, Edmonds WA