AHOY THERE! MOULES MARINIèRES - FRENCH SAILOR'S MUSSELS
I adore moules, mussels, and this is the classic French recipe for them. Moules Marinières is also commonly known as Sailor's mussels or Mariner's mussels. The dish consists of delicately steamed fresh mussels in a white wine, garlic, parsley, butter, onion and cream sauce. Moules Marinières can be served as an appetising starter or even a light main meal. It is delicious served with fresh crusty bread or with frites (chips/fries). There is nothing more mouth-watering than a huge bowl of artistically presented mussels, yet the fun part is eating them. The best way is to use an empty mussel shell as the "spoon" in which to pick the remaining mussels from their shells and then eat them. It's a brilliant excuse to use your fingers to eat rather than the usual knife and for - very tactile! A traditional French recipe will use butter, however the butter may be substituted for a few tablespoons of olive oil for a healthier option - I sometimes use a mix of butter and olive oil I hope you find the step-by-step photos helpful, this recipe was used in the September 2008 Cooking School for the TOTM - hopefully, the photos will debunk the myth that mussels are hard to prepare and cook, NOT so! Bon Appétit!
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place the live mussels in fresh water. Scrub and debeard the mussels (see the photos), discarding any that are open, broken or cracked.
- Fry the chopped onion and chopped garlic cloves (over medium heat) in a little butter (or oil) in the biggest saucepan you have. Add half of the finely chopped fresh herbs - I have used a mixture of parsley, oregano and tarragon. Season with black pepper, wait to season with salt to taste later.
- Add the white wine to the butter and herbs, and then tip in the freshly cleaned mussels - turn up the heat to high. Cover the pan and let the mussels steam for about 5 minutes. Shake the pan every minute or so to coat the mussels in the liquid.
- Take the pan off the heat and add the double cream or creme fraiche; then add of the remaining finely chopped herbs. Mix through thoroughly. That's it! Enjoy with crusty bread, frites and a chilled white wine -- divine!
- NB: Discard any mussels that don't open during cooking. (see photos).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.4, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 237.5, Sodium 1642.5, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 62.5
MOULES MARINIèRES (FRENCH MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE)
Moules Marinières is a traditional French dish. Steam mussels in white wine, then serve in a sauce of juices from the mussels, wine, butter, and shallots.
Provided by Elise Bauer
Categories Appetizer Dinner Quick and Easy Restaurant Favorite French Mussel Seafood Shellfish
Time 35m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Clean and prep mussels: Put the mussels in a bowl of salted water (1 tablespoon salt per quart of water) for 10-15 minutes. Throw out any that are wide open or refuse to close when you handle them as these ones are likely dead. Looking over the closed mussels, see if any still have their beards (long hairy byssal threads which help anchor the mussel to surfaces) and pull them out, pulling slowly and strongly towards the hinge of the shell.
- Sauté shallots and garlic: Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the shallots and cook a couple minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook a minute more. If you want your sauce to be a little thick, add a teaspoon or two of flour to the pan, stir to combine. (Otherwise skip the flour.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 953 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 284 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 109 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1774 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 32 g, ServingSize Serves 2 as a meal, 4 as an appetizer or side dish, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
THE BEST MOULES MARINIèRES (SAILOR-STYLE MUSSELS) RECIPE
A pot of classic French Moules Marinières is fast food at its best. Make sure to serve it with wine and plenty of toasted bread for dipping into the garlicky, briny broth.
Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt
Categories Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Mains Quick Dinners
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium Dutch oven or large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add leeks, shallot, garlic, and bay leaves. Season lightly with salt and heavily with black pepper and cook, stirring, until vegetables are very soft but not browned, about 10 minutes.
- Increase heat to high and add cider or wine. Bring to a boil and let reduce by half, about 2 minutes. Add mussels, stir, cover, and cook, shaking pan constantly and peeking every 30 seconds to stir. As soon as all the mussels are open, transfer mussels to a bowl using tongs. Place pan lid over bowl to keep mussels warm.
- Remove from heat and whisk in remaining butter along with mayonnaise or crème fraîche (if using). Return mussels to pot, add parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stir to combine, then transfer to a warm serving bowl. Serve immediately with additional mayonnaise (if using) and broiled bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 62 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1409 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 23 g, ServingSize Serves 3 to 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
MUSSELS MARINIERE
Steps:
- Scrub mussels. Pull off beards, the tuft of fibers that attach each mussel to it's shell, cutting them at the base with a paring knife. Discard those that do not close when you handle them and any with broken shells. Set aside.
- Combine onion, garlic, 4 tablespoons parsley, bay leaf, thyme, wine, and 2 tablespoons butter in large pot. Bring to boil. Lower heat, and cook 2 minutes. Add mussels, and cover. Cook just until shells open, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove mussels from sauce, and place in bowls.
- Strain liquid, and return to pot. Add remaining butter and parsley. Heat until butter melts. Pour over mussels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 329.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
MUSSELS SAILOR STYLE (MOULES MARINIERE)
Every year we host a mussel party. The number of attendees continues to increase as word gets out about how great this recipe is. I always serve these mussels with plenty of crusty breads (french loaves, focaccia etc.) for dipping as the juices are just amazing.
Provided by Lambkyns
Categories Mussels
Time 35m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place mussels in bowl and cover with cold water.
- Discard any that are open or cracked.
- Scrub under cold running water and remove beards.
- Melt butter in a large pot, stir in shallots and garlic and saute gently until soft.
- Add wine and bouquet garni.
- Bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
- Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add mussels and cover pot.
- Cook over high heat until mussels open.
- Remove mussels from pot with a slotted spoon, set aside (keep warm).
- Discard any mussels that did not open.
- Boil the remaining liquid (with bouquet garni) until reduced to half, then return mussels to the pan and heat through.
- Sprinkle with parsley and stir.
- Place mussels into a warmed serving dish and pour liquid over top.
- Serve.
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