Classic French Mussels

Recipe courtesy George Duran

Show: Ham on the StreetEpisode: Seafood

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COMMENTS & REVIEWS(10)

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

Times:

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

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 pounds mussels, cleaned
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1/2 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
Kosher salt
Crusty bread, to serve

Directions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the mussels, wine, cream, butter, and parsley and season well with salt. Give it a good stir, cover the pot, and cook until mussels open and are cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes. Divide the mussels and the juices between 2 bowls and serve with the crusty bread.

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Bridgett Boulder, CO 11-23-2008
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Wonderful recipe.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was great! It was also SUPER easy. We followed the directions exactly and these were just as good as any restaurant. ... When finished, I put the mussels in a large bowl and poured half of the juice in the bowl and covered to keep warm while I prepared the pasta. With the sauce that was left in the pan I added a tiny amount of flour (a little less than a tablespoon) and whisked that around to thicken then added a tablespoon of freshly grated parmesan cheese. After the sauce was thickened I added some cooked angle hair pasta and tossed it around to coat the pasta with the sauce. We had the pasta as a side dish to the mussels. We also had a french baguette to dip in the sauce. Next time I think I will try the tomatoes, as someone recommended just for a different taste. YUM!!!Read more
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Lynn M. madison, WI 03-08-2008
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delicious!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I used the entire amount of butter and omitted the cream since my husband is not fond of "creamy" sauces with his seafood. ... The broth was exceptional and was great for sopping up with a nice crusty bread. Next time I think I'll try grilling the bread. I froze the extra broth in an ice cube tray to use in my cioppino as flavoring. This recipe is excellent.Read more
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ANISSA SUTTON, MA 02-09-2008
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Restaurant Quality!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this dish for the start of Lent and it was a HUGH hit! it really tasted exactly what you would get at a restaurant!
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Maria Walnut Creek, CA 06-03-2007
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Outstanding!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I doubled the recipe and added two cans of diced tomatoes in their juices to the sauce. We used bread to soak up the yummy... sauce. We will definitely be using this recipe again.Read more
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Anonymous 05-19-2007
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Easy, quick, and delicous mussels.
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

These were so good that even my children enjoyed them. I thought they were better than most restaurants.
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Anonymous 04-21-2007
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Great Recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this recipe is so easy and delicious! It is the best with crusty bread and some beer. YUM!