06/22/2026
Easy, high protein and such flavor!
Credit to chloeincharlotte 🦪🍷Drunken Saffron Mussels
✨ Steamed mussels in a saffron-infused white wine broth with lemon, cream, tarragon, and a touch of chili flake.
Ingredients:
• Mussels, cleaned and debearded
• Shallot, finely diced
• Garlic, minced
• k**b of butter & glug of oil
• Dry white wine
• Chicken stock
• Splash of cream
• Saffron threads
• Salt, to taste
• Lemon (juice and zest)
• Red pepper flakes
• Tarragon (dried or fresh)
• Fresh parsley
• Salt and black pepper
• Crusty bread, for serving
👉🏼Method
1. Grind a pinch of saffron with a small pinch of salt. Transfer to a small dish and add an ice cube. Set aside and let the saffron slowly bloom while you prep the remaining ingredients.
2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and add oil.
3. Add the shallot and cook until softened, then stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Pour in a generous splash of white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes.
5. Add a splash of chicken stock, a little cream, the bloomed saffron, lemon zest, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, salt, and pepper. Add an extra splash of white wine if desired (I did!) and let everything come together for a minute or two.
6. Add the mussels, cover, and steam until they all open, giving the pot an occasional shake. discard any that don't open.
7. Taste the broth. Add additional lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, or pepper if desired.
8. Serve immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley, zest and a squeeze of lemon, with plenty of crusty bread for soaking up every last drop of broth.
