Mussel Timbale(Serves 4) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 to 5 doz. mussels
2 Tbsp. water
2 Tbsp. shallots, minced
1 tsp. thyme
1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1 bay leaf
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. flour
4 eggs, lightly beaten

Preparation

Steam open mussels with water, shallots and herbs.
Remove mussels from shells.
Strain broth and boil down until it measures 1 cup.
Melt butter in a double boiler over hot water.
Add flour and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in broth and heat sauce until it thickens.
Remove from heat and cool.
Stir eggs into cooled sauce.
Fold in mussels and pour into a large buttered casserole dish.
Place in a pan of hot water and bake at 300\u00b0 for 40 to 50 minutes.
Test by inserting a knife into the center, it should come out uncoated.
Allow a few minutes to set before serving.
If desired, serve with hot mushroom sauce.
Serves 4.