Mussels are pearls of nutrition.  They provide quantities of vitamins B-6 and B-12, vitamin A,

vitamin C, magnesium and iron.      

A while back, I did an internet search to find out where, exactly, oyster pearls are found in the world.  During the search I was surprised to discover, pearls can also be found inside mussel shells too, a fact I was unaware of.  The natural layering of nacre, mother of pearl, produces the beautiful pearls.

Mussels: Pearls of Nutrition with Creamy Jersey Milk

Ingredients

150g cooked mussels

125 ml of Graham’s Gold Smooth Jersey Milk

1 medium sized – red onion (sliced and diced)

1 medium sized – yellow bell pepper (sliced and diced)

1 tsp (level teaspoon) ginger

Method

Place the onion and pepper in a small saucepan and cover with cold water, bring to the boil.  Let simmer for 3 minutes.

Pour the creamy milk into a medium sized saucepan over a low heat setting.  Transfer the onion and pepper into the medium saucepan with the milk. Add the mussels and then the ginger.  Cook for 5 minutes on a low heat setting, while cooking, stir with a wooden spoon from time to time.

Transfer into a serving dish and bring to the dining table.  Place the starter on warmed plates and consume immediately.

Slight heat from the ginger kicks into the back of the throat along with the distinct flavour of the mussels and the delicate creamy flavour of the milk ~ Enjoy!

Tips: – You could add a serving of creamed mashed potatoes and have the mussels for dinner, instead of a starter.

The dish would make a perfect supper upon returning home, late, from the Theatre when you may have had a very early dinner.

The dish pairs well with a cool, crisp glass of Pinot Grigio wine.

If you go on a trip to Jersey you could visit La Mare Wine Estate.

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