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Moules Marinières

Mussels cooked in white wine.

30 minutes
Serves 4
Main

Instructions

  1. 1

    Inspect the mussels; discard any with broken shells or those that do not close when tapped.

  2. 2

    In a large, wide pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Sauté the minced shallots until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes). Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

  3. 3

    Pour in the white wine and bring to a rapid boil. Let it reduce slightly for 2 minutes to cook off the harsh alcohol edge.

  4. 4

    Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and cover tightly with a lid. Cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot vigorously once or twice.

  5. 5

    The mussels are done when they have all popped open. (Discard any that remain tightly shut).

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, stir in the chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately in large bowls with the aromatic broth and plenty of crusty baguette for dipping.

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