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Moules Mariniere Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
4 lbs mussels, well scrubbed and debearded
4 T (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1/4 C minced shallots
1 bay leaf
1 T chopped fresh thyme
1 C dry white wine
6 T chopped fresh parsley
Salt & freshly ground pepper, to taste
Crusty French bread
Directions:
Directions:
Discard any mussels that do not close to the touch.
In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the shallots and saute until translucent, 2 - 3 minutes.

Add the bay leaf, thyme and wine, raise the heat to medium-high and cook for about 2 minutes.

Add the mussels, scatter 4T of the parsley over the top and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and cook, shaking the pot once or twice, until the mussels are open, about 5 minutes.

Using a slotted spoon,, transfer the mussels to 4 warmed soup plates or bowls, dividing them equally. Discard any mussels that have not opened. Spoon the broth over the mussels and sprinkle with the remaining 2 T of parsley.

Serve immediately with French bread.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I usually double the broth amounts.

 

 

 

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