MUSSELS IN BASIL CREAM SAUCE

370.6 Cals 20.6 Protein 11.7 Carbs 24 Fats
YIELD:3 SERVINGS
COURSE:Appetizer, Dinner
CUISINE:Italian
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp butter
1 shallots, minced
1 cloves garlic, smashed and chopped PLUS
2 cloves garlic set aside
2 lbs live mussels
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup fat free half and half
1/2 cup fresh basil
2 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup parmesan
salt and fresh pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Scrub and de-beard mussels in cold water.
Discard any cracked or unopened shells.
In a large pot melt butter.
Add shallots and 1 clove chopped garlic and sauté about 3 minutes.
Add wine and bring to a boil.
Add mussels and cover until mussels open, about 4 to 6 minutes.
When mussels are cooked, scoop them out with a slotted spoon.
Discard any mussels that didn”t open.
Add 1/4 cup of ff half and half to the wine and simmer about 4 minutes.
In a blender, puree basil, parmesan cheese, olive oil, remaining half & half and garlic.
Add to cream, season with salt and pepper and simmer another few minutes.
Pour over mussels.
Serving: 14mussels, Calories: 370.6kcal, Carbohydrates: 11.7g, Protein: 20.6g, Fat: 24g, Sodium: 973.1mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 2.1gBlue Smart Points:7Green Smart Points:12Purple Smart Points:7Points +:9