Easy As Aussie Mussels with a Creamy Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

Scaled for your household (4 portions) · original serves 4

• Mussels in shells2 kg
• Olive oil4 AU tbsp
• Garlic cloves6
  peeled and finely chopped
• White wine1½ cup
• Crème fraîche1 cup
• Flat-leaf parsley¼ cup
• Sourdough bread (optional)to taste
• Butter (optional)to taste

Method

1. 1

   Rinse the pot-ready mussels in a colander and drain for 5 minutes. Heat olive oil in a large pot and gently cook garlic for 1–2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add white wine and crème fraîche and simmer for 5 minutes. Add mussels, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir and cook covered for another 5 minutes, until the mussels open; discard any that remain closed.

3. 3

   Stir through parsley and serve with toasted sourdough and optional butter.