Mussels in Lemon Garlic Butter Sauce

Ingredients required:

• 2 tablespoons of unsalted Butter
• 1 Onion, small, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons of fresh Garlic, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes
• 1 cup Fresh Cream, (whipping cream)
• 450 grams Half Shell Mussels, (1 pound)
• Salt and Black Pepper
• 1 Lemon, juice, and zest
• 1/2 cup Parsley, chopped

Directions:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet – saute the Onion, Garlic, and Chili Flakes until soft.
• Add the Cream and simmer for 2 – 3 minutes.
• Add the Mussels and cover the skillet – over low heat, steam the Mussels until cooked – about 8 – 10 minutes.
• Season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper – stir through the Lemon Juice, finely grated Zest, and Parsley.

Boun Appetito!

Recipe by: @myblogstreet