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Servings: 4

Ingredients

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  • 4 doz fresh mussels steamed, and removed from the shell Creole seasoning to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c. minced onions
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped garlic
  • 1/2 lb shrimp shells
  • 3 x bay leaves
  • 3 x lemons peeled, sectioned
  • 2 c. water
  • 1/2 c. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 c. dry white wine
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 c. heavy cream
  • 2 x French bread loaves cut in half, and toasted

Directions

  1. Season the steamed mussels with Creole seasoning and pepper. Chill the mussels while you make the sauce base.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot over high heat. When the oil is warm, add in the onions and garlic and saute/fry for 1 minute. Add in the shrimp shells, Creole seasoning, bay leaves, lemons, water, Worcestershire, wine, salt, and 8 turns of black pepper. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 30 min. Remove from the heat, allow to cold for about 15 min and strain into a small saucepan. There should be about 1 1/2 c..
  3. Place over high heat, bring to a boil, and cook till thick, syrupy, and dark brown, for about 15 min.
  4. Makes about 4 to 5 Tbsp. of barbecue sauce base.
  5. In a large saute/fry pan, add in the cream and all of the barbecue base. Stir and simmer for 3 min. Add in the cooked mussels to the sauce. Toss quickly.
  6. To serve, slice the French bread lengthwise and open. Spoon the BBQ mussels into the bread. Slice and serve.
  7. This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 491g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 549  
Calories from Fat 270 49%
Total Fat 30.56g 38%
Saturated Fat 15.29g 61%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 136mg 45%
Sodium 1269mg 53%
Potassium 1050mg 30%
Total Carbs 38.12g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1.6g 5%
Sugars 5.44g 4%
Protein 28.44g 46%

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