Mussel Coquilles Recipe

Summary

CuisineAmericanCourseMain Dish
Main IngredientSeafood

Ingredients

 
3 lb (1.6 kg) fresh mussels, cleaned
 
4 tbsp (60 ml) butter
 
1/2 cup (125 ml) dry white wine
 
1/2 cup (125 ml) cold water
 
1 shallot, chopped
 
1 1/4 cups (300 ml) thick white sauce, hot
 
1/4 tsp (1 ml) paprika
 
3/4 cup (175 ml) grated Gruyere cheese
 
Salt and pepper

Directions

Place mussels, butter and wine in large saucepan.
Add water and shallot.
Cover and bring to boil; cook until shells open.
Remove saucepan from heat.
Separate mussels from shells, pouring juices back into saucepan.
Set mussels aside and discard shells.
Strain cooking liquid from mussels through cheesecloth into clean saucepan.
Bring to boil and continue cooking 4 to 5 minutes.
Mix in white sauce and paprika; season well.
Cook 3 to 4 minutes over low heat.
Stir in 1/2 cup (125 ml) cheese; continue cooking sauce 1 minute over low heat.
Remove saucepan from heat and add mussels; mix well.
Spoon into scallop shells and top with remaining cheese.
Broil in oven until golden brown.

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