Mussels with Shallots and Thyme Recipe

Mussels with Shallots and Thyme Recipe

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 6 shallots, finely chopped
  • 8 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup bottled clam juice
  • 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
  1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; sautéuntil softened, about 10 minutes. Add thyme, bay leaves, wine, clam juice and cream; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer until mixture is reduced to 1 cup, about 10 minutes. Add mussels, cover and simmer until mussels open, about 7 minutes; discard any mussels that do not open. Using tongs, divide mussels among bowls. Season broth with salt and pepper. Ladle broth over mussels.
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