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Prosciutto & Tarragon Mussels INGREDIENTS: 1 bag Mussels (2 lbs.) 2 tsp. tarragon 1/2 cup white onion, chopped 2 Tbs. olive oil 1/2 cup prosciutto, chopped Dash of nutmeg 2 cloves garlic, chopped Salt and pepper to taste 2 cups light cream INSTRUCTIONS: Steam mussels in 1 inch of water, 2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 tsp. chopped garlic, and 1 tsp. tarragon until opened. Drain and remove mussels from shells. Cover immediately so mussels will remain moist. In sauté pan, cook onions in olive oil until soft. Add 1 Tbs. chopped garlic and 1/2 cup chopped prosciutto; stir. Add 2 cups light cream, 1 tsp. tarragon, dash of nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Heat on high until it reaches a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in mussels. Serve immediately over linguine or your favorite cooked pasta. Serves 4. -- Rosemary Conners, Bangor, ME Back to Recipe Contest Page