* 250g of mussels per person (500g if main course)

* butter or oil

* 1 large onion chopped

* 1 glass of white wine

* 1/2 lemon

* 250ml fresh cream

* salt and pepper

* handful of fresh chopped parsley or coriander

* In a large heavy-bottomed saucepan sweat the onion with oil or butter until soft and glossy

* add glass of white wine

* add the mussels and cook on high heat for 5 minutes

* add lemon wedges

* reduce heat

* add the cream and cover with a lid

* cook until all the mussels are open, this won't take long

* check the seasoning and add salt and pepper to taste

* to finish add the chopped herbs and serve