Moules Marinières (Mussels)

Moules marinières

As with all seafood recipes, moules marinières is at its best when the core ingredients are in season. This dish is a perfectly simple way to enhance and showcase the flavors of only the freshest mussels. Originating along the coast of Brittany in western France, moules marinières became a classic after sailors introduced it to new ports during their travels. Recipe Servings: Serves 4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Vegetarian

Vegan

Gluten Free

Dairy Free

Kosher

Halal

Ingredients

4 lb (1.75 kg) mussels
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 shallots, finely chopped
1 Tbsp (15 g) butter
Bouquet garni
3 1/2 oz (100 ml) dry white wine
4 oz (120 ml) heavy whipping cream
Handful of parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
Crusty bread, to serve

Directions

Rinse the mussels under cold running water. Discard any mussels that do not close when the shells are gently pushed together.
Remove the beards of the mussels and knock off any barnacles. Rinse again to remove any debris.
In a large frying pan, melt the butter. Add the bouquet garni and allow it to release the aromatic flavors of the herbs into the butter.
Add the garlic and shallots to the pan, sautéing until soft.
Add the mussels and wine to the pan. Increase the heat, cover the pan, and steam the mussels for about 4 minutes. Shake the pan intermittently to distribute the heat and flavors.
Take out the bouquet garni and add the cream and chopped parsley.
Remove the pan from the heat.
Serve the mussels in bowls with bread.