muscles and cream and white wine sauce is a dish that transports you straight to the coast with every bite First you start with fresh muscles scrubbing them clean and removing the beards Then in a pot sauté garlic and shallots in a splash of olive oil until fragrant Pour in a generous amount of white wine Something crisp and dry works best Let it simmer allowing the alcohol to evaporate and the flavors to melt beautifully Next add the muscles and cover the pot letting them steam until they open up revealing their tender meat Now comes the magic A rich splash of heavy cream stirring it in to create that luscious sauce Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon for brightness Serve it all with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that heavenly sauce It’s simple elegant and utterly delicious Perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself to a little luxury at home

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