June 1, 2023 |
Food pairings with HOSSFELD |
Lucia Hossfeld
Food and Wine Pairing- Cabernet Sauvignon and Mussels
Drunken mussels and 2018 Coliseum Block Cabernet Sauvignon
Being so close to the ocean, one is granted opportunities to hand-harvest seafood. These mussels had their beard pulled just minutes after collection and their richness can compliment even our Coliseum Block Cabernet! Don’t forget the sourdough bread and frites.
Adapted from Leites Culinaria's recipe.
We believe Leites Culinaria's recipe is perfect. Head over to his blog to follow the instructions to make his version of this divine dish. Find it here: Mussels in a Creamy White Wine Garlic Sauce
Cook Time: 15 mins Prep: 25 mins Total: 40 mins
Ingredients
- 2 pounds mussels, cleaned
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 small shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 cup (236 ml) low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 cup (118 ml) dry white wine
- Splash heavy cream
- 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and fresh ground black pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- 1 baguette, warmed for serving
Directions
- Melt butter in a large pot with a lid over medium heat. When the butter begins to bubble, stir in the shallot and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, white wine, and mussels then give them a good toss. Cover the pot with its lid and cook until all the mussels have opened; 6 to 10 minutes. If any mussels do not open, discard them.
- Remove the pot from the heat, then stir in the cream and parsley. Taste the broth, and then adjust to taste with salt, pepper, or more cream.
- Serve in big bowls with lemon wedges and plenty of warmed bread to sop up the broth.
Paired with...
2018 Coliseum Block Cabernet Sauvignon
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HOSSFELD Notes: We always decant the wine for 2 hours and serve with Model Bakery Epi Baguette found at the Oxbow Oublic Marketplace found in downtown Napa. Pomme Frites are also a go to pairing, we usually order some to go from Angele restaurant to save on some dishwashing/cleanup. Plus they're incredibly delicious, we leave the fries to the expert chefs we are so lucky to have in the valley.
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