Mussels In White Wine And Meyer Lemon Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• To clean the mussels, put them in a large bowl with 2 quarts of water and the flour and soak for 30 minutes, or until the mussels disgorge any sand. Drain the mussels, then remove the "beard" from each with your fingers. If they're dirty, scrub the mussels with a brush under running water. Discard any mussels whose shells aren't tightly shut.
• In a large non-aluminum stockpot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 5 minutes; then add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, or until the shallots are translucent. Add the tomatoes, saffron, parsley, thyme, wine, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
• Add the mussels, stir well, then cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until all the mussels are opened (discard any that do not open). With the lid on, shake the pot once or twice to be sure the mussels don't burn on the bottom. Pour the mussels and the sauce into a large bowl and serve hot.

Steps:

• Scrub and debeard the mussels, discarding any that remain open. Combine the wine, onions, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary and garlic and bring to a simmer. Add mussels, cover the pot and steam until the shells open. Remove the mussels and keep them warm while finishing the sauce. Strain the steaming liquid, whisk in butter, add parsley and chives and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the sauce ladled over the mussels.

Steps:

• Make Lemon Butter Sauce as follows:.
• Melt 4 tbsp of the butter over low heat.
• When melted, remove from heat and set aside for several minutes to allow the milk solids to settle to the bottom.
• Skim the clear (clarified) butter from the top and discard sediment. (This can be done ahead.).
• Now make the sauce for the Mussels:.
• Heat clarified butter.
• Add onion and garlic and saute until transparent.
• Add lemon juice and white wine and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes to reduce liquid.
• Remove from heat and swirl in remaining 2 tablespoons cold butter until sauce is smooth and emulsified.
• Soak mussels in cold water for several minutes, then scrub with a stiff brush and remove "beard" (the little tuft of fibers protruding from the shell), either with a sharp knife or by pulling on it with a damp cloth.
• Rinse mussels again in cold water.
• Heat olive oil in a 10-inch skillet; add mussels.
• Cover with another 10-inch skillet or lid and cook until shells begin to open, about 2 minutes.
• Remove top and add onion and garlic and toss.
• Cover pan again and cook for 1 minute.
• Remove top and add pernod, basil, lemon juice and lemon butter sauce.
• Return to flame for 30 to 45 seconds with top off skillet.
• Discard any mussels that did not open.
• Serve warm in a deep bowl.
• ENJOY!