Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 None shallots, peeled, finely diced
  • 2 1/4 lb mussels, cleaned, beards removed
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 1/4 lb spinach
  • 1 pinch grated nutmeg
  • 1 cup creme fraiche
  • 3.5 oz Roquefort cheese
  • 2 oz Comte or Gruyere cheese, grated
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs

Method

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 4 ramekins.
  • Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large pan. Saute 1/2 the shallots for 2 mins. Add mussels and wine. Cover and cook for 8 mins, until mussels open. Remove mussels from shells and distribute between ramekins.
  • Heat remaining butter in another large pan. Saute remaining shallots for 1-2 mins. Add spinach and cook for 3-4 mins, until wilted. Season and add nutmeg. Distribute over mussels.
  • Heat creme fraiche and Roquefort until cheese melts. Season. Pour over spinach and sprinkle with grated cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake for 15-20 mins. Serve hot.