Mussels And Fries Americain Recipes

CLASSIC MOULES FRITES

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

MUSSELS AND FRIES AMERICAIN

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the poblano puree and clam juice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Add the coconut milk and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
• Transfer the mixture to a blender, add the spinach and honey, season with salt and pepper, and blend the green chile broth until smooth.
• Rinse out the pot and return to the stove over high heat. Add the wine, bring to a boil, and reduce by half, 3 minutes. Add the green chile broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the mussels, cover the pot, and cook until the mussels open, 4 to 5 minutes. Discard any that do not open.
• Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the mussels and broth into bowls and serve with the fries on the side if desired.

BOBBY FLAY'S MOULES FRITES (MUSSELS AND FRIES) FROM THROWDOWN

Steps:

• For the mussels:.
• Directions.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the poblano puree and clam broth and cook until reduced by half, stirring occasionally. Add the coconut milk and honey and cook until reduced by half.
• Transfer the mixture to a blender (rinse out the pan) add the spinach, salt and pepper, to taste, and blend until smooth.
• Place the pan back on the stove over high heat. Add the wine to the pot, bring to a boil and reduce by half. Add the green chile broth and bring to a boil. Stir in the mussels, cover the pot and cook until the mussels open, discarding any that do not, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the butter and parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon into bowls, garnish with more parsley, if desired, and serve with bread on the side.
• For the French Fries:.
• Cut the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick slices then cut each slice into 1/4-inc thick fries. Place the fries in a large bowl of cold water.
• Heat the oil in a large, straight-sided skillet to 325 degrees F. Drain fries in batches on paper towels. Fry each batch for 3 to 4 minutes until a pale blonde color and remove to a sheet pan lined with paper towels.
• Increase the heat of the oil to 375 degrees F and fry the potatoes again, in batches, until golden brown. Remove to a sheet pan lined with paper towels and season liberally with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• For the Aioli:.
• Combine the mayonnaise, pepper, chipotle, salt and pepper in a food processor and process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
• Serve the fries with the aioli alongside the mussels.