Mussels with Tarragon Cream Sauce

Lactantia® 15% Cooking Cream infuses this popular seaside dish with rich flavour. Known for its unique fragrance and flavour, tarragon makes the perfect accent to the perfect meal.


  • Preparation time20 mins prep
  • Cooking time15 mins cook
  • Servings2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lb mussels, rinsed and cleaned
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp chili flakes
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ cup Lactantia® 15% Cooking Cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
  • ¼ cup tomato, diced
  • 6 tbsp green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil.
  2. Add the garlic, chili peppers, and onion. Sautée for two minutes until lightly browned.
  3. Add in the mussels, and stir to coat in the onion mixture.
  4. Pour in the white wine and stir the mussels.
  5. Cover the pot and let the mussels steam for about 8 minutes until the shells open
  6. Using a slotted spoon, remove mussels and place on a serving platter.
  7. Bring the liquid in the pot to a boil, season with salt and pepper, and tarragon. Reduce for a couple of minute then add in the Lactantia® 15% Cooking Cream.
  8. Pour sauce over the mussels and sprinkle with chopped tomatoes and green onions.