Fish and Seafood Recipes - Golden Mussel Dream

Ingredients                                         

• 50 g/2 oz/1/4 cup unsalted (sweet) butter

• 3 small onions, finely chopped

• 600 ml/2 1/2 cups double (heavy) cream

• 15 ml/1 tbsp brandy

• 5 ml/1 tsp saffron powder

• 150 ml/2/3 cup strong fish stock

• 250 g/9 oz/1 small can mussels in brine, drained

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 350 g/12 oz capellini

• Snipped chives

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Method:

1. Melt the butter in a pan. Add the onions and fry (sauté) for 3 minutes until slightly golden.

2. Add the cream, brandy, saffron and stock and bring to the boil. Simmer over a moderate heat until thickened and reduced by half.

3. Stir in the mussels and a little salt and pepper. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to the packet directions.

4. Add to the sauce and toss gently. Pile on to serving plates and garnish with chives.