🦪 Garlic Mussels in Sour Cream Sauce – A Seafood Delight
Ingredients:
🦪 1 kg fresh mussels
🧄 3 garlic cloves (minced)
🧈 2 tbsp butter
🧅 1 small onion (finely diced)
🥛 200 ml sour cream
🍋 Juice of half a lemon
🍷 100 ml white wine
🌿 1 tsp chopped parsley
🧂 Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Mussels:
Thoroughly rinse the mussels and discard any that are damaged or open.
2️⃣ Aromatic Base:
Melt the butter in a large pot, then sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
3️⃣ Wine & Mussels:
Add the mussels, pour in the white wine, cover the pot, and cook for about 5 minutes until they open.
4️⃣ Creamy Sauce:
Stir in the sour cream and lemon juice, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy:
Garnish with parsley and serve with fresh baguette.
🔥 Tips:
✔️ Only cook closed mussels – discard any that remain open before cooking.
✔️ Want more flavor? Add a pinch of chili flakes or a hint of nutmeg.
✔️ Perfect Pairing: A glass of dry white wine and crispy bread.
⏳ Cooking Time: ~15 minutes
😍 Enjoy your homemade Garlic Mussels in Sour Cream Sauce!