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Mussels with Greens and Blue Cheese

Mussels with Greens and Blue Cheese
2015-10-21 12:12:53
Serves 10
Photo: PEI Mussel Industry Council
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Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 5 lb fresh blue cultured mussels
  2. 2 tbsp olive oil
  3. 200 g pancetta, proscuitto or bacon, diced
  4. 2 shallots, minced
  5. juice and zest of 1 lemon
  6. 200 g creamy blue cheese
  7. arugula, spinach or watercress (large)
  8. sea salt and pepper to taste
  9. crusty bread to serve
  10. 1 cup white wine
Instructions
  1. Rinse fresh blue mussels in tap water and set aside. Discard any mussel that does not close after being rinsed.
  2. Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add pancetta, proscuitto or bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Add shallot and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes more.
  3. Add white wine, lemon juice and blue cheese. Stir briefly, then add mussels. Cover and leave to steam for 5-7 minutes, or until mussels are open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
  4. Toss in greens and salt and pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with lemon zest.
  5. Serve with slices of crusty bread.
By PEI Mussel Industry Council. Recipe by: peimussel.com
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