Mussels with Blue Cheese

After a long day of exploring, I always love to come home to a warm and comforting meal. One of my favorite recipes is mussels with blue cheese. It's a simple dish to make, but it always impresses my guests.

The key to making great mussels is to start with fresh, high-quality mussels. I like to buy my mussels from a local fish market. Once you have your mussels, you need to clean them. This is a simple process, but it's important to do it carefully to remove any sand or grit.

Once your mussels are clean, you can start cooking them. I like to cook my mussels in a large pot with white wine, garlic, and shallots. The wine and garlic add flavor to the mussels, and the shallots add a bit of sweetness.

Cook the mussels until they are just cooked through. You don't want to overcook them, or they will become tough. Once the mussels are cooked, serve them immediately with a side of crusty bread or rice.

Mussels with blue cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. Give it a try, and you won't be disappointed!

Step-by-step

• Clean and de-beard your mussels if necessary
• Heat the oil and butter in a saute pan (with preferably heavy bottom) over high heat.
• Add the shallots and pepper flakes.
• Cook around 5 minutes until they appear soft but not translucent.
• Add the diced tomato and cook for another couple of minutes.
• Add the mussels.
• Toss
• Add wine and lemon juice.
• When mussels start to open, add the blue cheese and melt into the sauce.
• When all your mussels are open transfer to a bowl with tongs then add the juices over it.
• Serve with diced parsley sprinkled on top.
• (don't forget to add a large enough empty bowl on the table for the shells)