Classic Moules Mariniere is a dish that my family love. It is full of flavour, textures, looks beautiful and has a warm welcoming aroma that is hard to beat. The mussels are soft and delicate, cooked in white wine, cream, garlic and shallots. A mixture that always going to be amazing. Ideal recipe for a starter and a main dish.

Classic Moules Mariniere

Classic Moules Mariniere is French Dish that is perfect for every occasion.

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Course: Main Dish, Snacks, Starter

Cuisine: French

Keyword: Dairy, Mussels, Seafood, Stock

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 15

Servings: People

Calories: 667kcal

Ingredients

1 kg mussels
100 ml white wine
300 ml chicken stock
1½ large shallots peel/chop
2 clove garlic peel/chop
170 ml double cream
1 tbsp parsley finely chopped
1 large baguette
salt to taste

Instructions

Have a check of the mussels before you start cooking. Any mussels that are already open should be discarded as they are not fresh.
Place a large saucepan on a high heat with a knob of butter. When the butter has melted, add the chopped cshallots and garlic and fry for a minute or two.
When they have started to soften, add the mussels to the pan.
Put the lid on the pan and shake vigorously to mix the ingredients together.
Remove the lid off and add the wine to the pan.
Replace the pan lid and turn the heat down slightly.
Leave the mussel, shallot, garlic and white wine mixture to cook for a minute with
the lid on and then shake vigorously again.
Add the stock and bring the mussel mixture to a boil with the lid on. The mussel shells will start to open.
In a separate smaller pan, gently heat the cream until nearly boiling and then add it to the mussel pan.
When thorough combined, serve the mussels and sauce into warmed serving dishes.
Add finely chopped fresh parsley.
Serve immediately with a warmed baguette for dunking.

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Classic Moules Mariniere