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Curry Cream Mussels

2 lb Mussels, cleaned

2/3 c Water

2/3 c Dry cider

3 Sprigs fresh thyme

1 Garlic clove, crushed

2 T Butter

3 Shallots, finely chopped

1 Stalk celery, finely chopped

1 T Curry Powder

1 T All-purpose flour

1/4 c Half-and-half

1/4 c Mayonnaise

Fresh dill sprigs (opt) Hot crusty bread Place cleaned mussels in a saucepan with water, cider, thyme and garlic. Cover and cook over high heat, shaking pan frequently, 6-7 minutes or until shells open. Discard any mussels which remain closed. Cool mussels in liquid. Drain off cooled liquid, strain through a fine sieve and reserve. Discard thyme. Remove a half shell from each mussel and arrange mussels on 4 serving plates.

Melt butter in a saucepan. Add shallots and celery and cook gently 5 minutes. Add Curry Powder and flour and cook 1 minute. Stir in 1 cup of reserved liquid. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cover and cook gently 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Cool. Stir in half-and-half and mayonnaise and mix well. Spoon sauce over mussels and garnish with dill sprigs, if desired. Serve with bread.

 

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