Classic Moules Frites

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Total: 25 min
  • Active: 25 min
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Ingredients

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup finely sliced shallots

5 tablespoons thinly sliced garlic

1 cup white wine 

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper 

2 pounds mussels, cleaned and beards removed

1/2 cup creme fraiche

1/3 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 

2 tablespoons unsalted butter 

2 tablespoons minced chives

2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 

French fries, for serving

Directions

  1. In a large Dutch oven or straight-sided 12-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the white wine and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. Add the mussels, cover and steam until open, about 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to a large serving bowl.
  2. Add the creme fraiche, parsley, butter, chives and mustard to the remaining cooking liquid and bring just to a boil while stirring to combine. Pour the sauce over the mussels. Serve with French fries.

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Anonymous

I always follow a recipe as printed the first time through often having to make adjustments the second time through.  That was not the case for this one with the results being outstanding in the balance of flavors.  Make sure to have a loaf of fresh, French Bread to absorb the sauce and all the tastes!

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