Steamed Mussels with Basil Cream

Serves 6.

Steamed Mussels with Basil Cream
Sat, 12 Nov, 2005 - 00:00
Darina Allen

This recipe is inspired by a dish I adore eating at the fabulous Fishy Fishy Cafe in Kinsale, Co Cork.

2-5kg (4½ -11 lb) mussels (about 100mussels) 150ml (5¼ fl oz) cream 50ml (1¾ fl oz/3 very generous tbsp) basil pesto

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