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Blue Mussels Nestled in the Shell https://www.metro.ca/userfiles/image/recipes/Moules-bleues-dans-leur-ecrin-2249.jpg PT20M PT07M PT27M
Mussels:Wash mussels, scrubbing all grit from shells.In a deep pot, cook mussels, half the shallots, white wine and horseradish on high for 5 min.When shells open, cut out mussels and transfer to a plate. Cover with dissolved gelatin. Set aside. Reserve shells.Watercress:Cut stems off and blanch watercress in boiling water. Gently squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely, mix with remaining shallots and season to taste.Place a small amount in each shell, top with a mussel and garnish with a watercress leaf and a sprig of chervil.
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Blue Mussels Nestled in the Shell

Blue Mussels Nestled in the Shell

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  • Gluten-free
  • Lactose-free
10
servings
0:20
Preparation
0:07
COOKING
0:27
TOTAL TIME

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Ingredients

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  • mussels

  • 2 tsp.
    (10 mL)
    shallot, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp.
    (15 mL)
    dry white wine
  • 1 tsp.
    (5 mL)
    horseradish
  • 2 Tbsp.
    (30 mL)
    gelatine
  • bunch watercress


  • Few watercress leaves as garnish
  • 10
    sprigs fresh chervil

  • Salt and pepper to taste
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Preparation

Mussels:

Wash mussels, scrubbing all grit from shells.

In a deep pot, cook mussels, half the shallots, white wine and horseradish on high for 5 min.

When shells open, cut out mussels and transfer to a plate. Cover with dissolved gelatin. Set aside. Reserve shells.

Watercress:

Cut stems off and blanch watercress in boiling water. Gently squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely, mix with remaining shallots and season to taste.

Place a small amount in each shell, top with a mussel and garnish with a watercress leaf and a sprig of chervil.

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