Viognier Pairings Steamed Mussels

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Small red onion, diced
• 7 oz Pineapple, cut into small cubes
• 3 lb Black mussels, cleaned, well rinsed
• 1 cup Vina Robles Viognier
• 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
• ¼ tsp Sea salt, cracked black pepper
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
• ½ Bunch cilantro, roughly chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large, deep frying pan. Add the onions and the pineapple, and sauté on high heat for approx. 2 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the mussels, stir, and deglaze with the Vina Robles Viognier. Cover the pan with a lid and let steam on high heat for about 2 minutes. Uncover, add cream, seasoning and tomatoes, cover again and let steam for another 3-4 minutes. Stir occasionally, until mussels are opened.

3. 3

   Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve mussels with the sauce in small bowls.

4. 4

   Do not eat mussels that are still closed!

5. 5

   Enjoy with the rest of the Vina Robles Viognier.

6. 6

   Hints: Serve with crispy French baguette

7. 7

   Hints: Substitute black mussels with steamer clams or your favorite shellfish.