Mussels Hoegaarden

12/10/09

Serves 2

Ingredients

2 lbs mussels (scrubbed and beards removed)
1 onion (finely chopped)
3.5 oz double cream
3.5 oz HOEGAARDEN
2 tbsp parsley (chopped)

Preparation

Place a 5 to 6 quart pot over moderate heat. When hot, add mussels, Hoegaarden and onion, then cover. As soon as mussels are open, add cream (discard any mussels that have not opened). Boil for 30 seconds, and then remove from heat. Add parsley.

Serve immediately.

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