Rich in vitamins and microelements, containing a large amount of proteins, mussels are recommended to be eaten with vegetables or cereals, since it is in this combination that this seafood is well absorbed. Mussels are a real delicacy, they have a delicate and special taste. Treat yourself and your loved ones - cook mussels in a creamy sauce.
It is necessary
- - mussels - 300 g;
- - cream - 150 ml;
- - vegetable oil - 2 tbsp. l.;
- - tomatoes - 2 pcs.;
- - garlic - 2 cloves;
- - basil - 1 tsp;
- - salt, pepper - to taste;
- - hard cheese - optional.
Instructions
Step 1
Initially, you need to defrost the mussels, rinse and put in a preheated pan with a little vegetable oil. Now make a small fire and fry the mussels, stirring constantly and evaporating the water, for 3-4 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, peel the garlic, chop it. Wash the tomatoes, cut them in half and grate them on a fine grater. Throw out the remaining skin of the tomatoes, you will not need it in the future.
Step 3
Fry the mussels in a pan, add garlic, grated tomato, also basil and fry for a couple of minutes.
Step 4
Now you can add cream, salt, pepper, add any spices depending on your culinary preferences. Simmer the mussels over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until thickened in cream. Do not close the pan with a lid. After the specified time, the mussels in a creamy sauce are completely ready, they can be served.
Step 5
To taste, mussels go well with any pasta, spaghetti or rice. You can also sprinkle the mussels in a creamy sauce on top with grated hard cheese.
