Moules Marinières avec Frites (Mussels in White Wine Sauce with French Fries)
Make Moules Marinières avec Frites (Mussels in White Wine Sauce with French Fries), a French dinner recipe with fresh mussels, unsalted butter, shallots. It has about 30 min, about 700 calories per serving. Get ingredients, step-by-step instructions, nutrition estimates, FAQs, and Recipe Genius app tools.
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Moules Marinières avec Frites (Mussels in White Wine Sauce with French Fries) is a French dinner recipe that takes about 30 min, makes 2 servings, has about 700 calories per serving. Use the ingredients and steps below, or open it in Recipe Genius for guided Cook Mode, timers, serving changes, and a shopping list.
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View on AmazonMoules Marinières avec Frites (Mussels in White Wine Sauce with French Fries) ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh mussels
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 large shallots
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 bag frozen French fries
How to make Moules Marinières avec Frites (Mussels in White Wine Sauce with French Fries)
- Thoroughly clean the 2 lbs of fresh mussels by scrubbing them under cold running water and removing any 'beards' (fibrous strands) by pulling them firmly towards the hinge end. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
- Preheat your oven or air fryer for the French fries according to package instructions so they are ready at the same time as the mussels.
- Finely mince the 2 large shallots and 2 garlic cloves. In a large pot or Dutch oven (one with a tight-fitting lid), melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced shallots to the pot and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent, being careful not to brown them. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 cup of dry white wine and bring it to a vigorous simmer. Allow the wine to cook for 1-2 minutes to reduce slightly and burn off some of the alcohol.
- Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover tightly with the lid, and increase the heat to high. Cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until all the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
- Remove the cooked mussels from the pot using a slotted spoon and transfer them to individual serving bowls. Return the pot with the cooking liquid to medium-high heat. If desired, whisk in 2 tablespoons of heavy cream for a richer sauce.
- Stir in 1/4 cup of fresh chopped parsley and season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle the hot sauce generously over the mussels in the serving bowls. Serve immediately with the hot French fries on the side for dipping into the delicious broth.
Moules Marinières avec Frites (Mussels in White Wine Sauce with French Fries) FAQ
How do I make Moules Marinières avec Frites (Mussels in White Wine Sauce with French Fries)?
Make Moules Marinières avec Frites (Mussels in White Wine Sauce with French Fries) by gathering the ingredients below, following the step-by-step instructions, and checking that everything is cooked safely before serving.
What ingredients are in Moules Marinières avec Frites (Mussels in White Wine Sauce with French Fries)?
The main ingredients include fresh mussels, unsalted butter, shallots, garlic cloves, dry white wine. The full ingredient list is included on this page.
How long does Moules Marinières avec Frites (Mussels in White Wine Sauce with French Fries) take?
This recipe takes about 30 min, depending on prep speed and kitchen equipment.
How many calories are in Moules Marinières avec Frites (Mussels in White Wine Sauce with French Fries)?
Recipe Genius estimates about 700 calories per serving. Nutrition is estimated, so use your own labels when precision matters.
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