Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Tarragon, Shallots, Butter, and Grilled French Bread

Recipe courtesy Bobby Flay

Show: Boy Meets GrillEpisode: French Bistro Grilling

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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Ingredients

2 cloves garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the bread
2 shallots, coarsely chopped
2 cups white wine
2 pounds cultivated mussels, scrubbed
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 baguette, halved lengthwise

Directions

Heat grill to high. Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the garlic to a coarse paste. Heat the oil in a stockpot on the grates of the grill, add the shallots and garlic and cook until shallots soften. Add the wine, bring to a boil and stir in the mussels. Cover the pot and cook the mussels until all of them have opened, about 6 to 8 minutes, discard any that do not open.

Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer and whisk in the butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir in the tarragon. Pour the mixture over the mussels and serve immediately with grilled bread.

Brush cut side of baguette with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill, cut side down until lightly golden brown.

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recipe Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Tarragon, Shallots, Butter, and Grilled French Bread
Jason Minnetonka, MN 11-17-2009
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must be me
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

after reading all the reviews, I decided to use this recipe, although it was very easy, I and my PG wife, who was craving... mussels, were let down,. Last night we ate mussels from a thai restaurant that blew our mind, and now after eating 2 lbs of blah/bland tasting mussels, I am in trouble for not satisfying her cravings.......lol honestly thought the sauce had no flavor to itRead more
recipe Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Tarragon, Shallots, Butter, and Grilled French Bread
lisa brown deer, WI 11-16-2009
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I LOVEEEEEE This Dish!!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I just made this dish as an appetizer for a dinner party this past weekend and it turned out fabulous! I added extra of the... seasonings and some tomatoes. I served it with Crostini and a great white wine. Everyone raved about it!Read more
recipe Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Tarragon, Shallots, Butter, and Grilled French Bread
Katie Saint Peters, MO 12-29-2008
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Better than restaurant
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the first time we made steamed mussels and they were better than any we've had in a restaurant. We did make a couple... small changes. We had a Jacques Pepin recipe that used half wine and half water (we wanted more to drink with dinner) and we did not use the tarragon. They were cooked perfectly and the juice was so good we saved what was left for a shrimp recipe we were using the next night. Read more
recipe Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Tarragon, Shallots, Butter, and Grilled French Bread
Richard Webster Groves, MO 11-15-2008
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Wonderful
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I wasn't sure about this but it is easy and excellent
recipe Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Tarragon, Shallots, Butter, and Grilled French Bread
Tes Powder Springs, GA 03-10-2008
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Wow!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the first time I have ever eaten or cooked mussels. I am so impressed. It was wonderful. However, I did serve this... over pasta and tomatoes and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. So yummy! This is my new love. Thank you!Read more
recipe Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Tarragon, Shallots, Butter, and Grilled French Bread
Anonymous 01-03-2008
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Easy recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Not the best recipe I've had for mussels, but it's still pretty good. Very easy to prepare. My recommendation is to use a... good quality wine.Read more