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Mussels in White Wine

Amanda
4.93 from 13 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course, starter
Cuisine French
Servings 4
Calories 287 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 kg mussels washed and checked
  • 2 finely chopped shallots or 1 onion
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 150 ml white wine Muscadet or other dry white wine
  • 150 ml water
  • 2 tablespoon parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions
 

  • Heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the shallots.
  • Fry gently until they soften and add the garlic for 1 minute.
  • Tip in the wine and water, half of the parsley and mussels.
  • Pop on the lid and the mussels should start to open within a few minutes.
  • Give them a stir round to make sure the ones at the top are cooked or shake the pan.
  • Sprinkle with more herbs and serve.

Notes

It's really important to prepare any shellfish properly just by following these simple rules. Clams should be prepared in the same way.
  • Fill a bowl with cold water and tip in the mussels.
  • Check each mussel inturn by removing any stringy, beardy bits.
  • Check each one for cracks or missing shell and discard.
  • Discard any that are open and will not shut when you tap the shell.
  • Discard any that float in the water.
  • After cooking, advise your guests not to eat any that have not opened.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 31gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 79mgSodium: 761mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 664IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 10mg
Keyword moules marinieres, mussels
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