Best 9 Mussels Au Vin Recipes

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Mussels au vin is a classic French dish that combines the briny flavor of mussels with the rich, flavorful sauce of white wine, shallots, garlic, and herbs. The dish is a popular choice for seafood lovers and is often served as an appetizer or main course. The key to making a great mussels au vin is to use fresh, high-quality mussels and to cook them properly. Once you have mastered the basics, you can experiment with different variations of the recipe to create your own unique dish.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

STEAMED MUSSELS



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Recipe video above. Mussels are highly underrated - they're cheap, quick and easy to cook, and delicious! This is a classic way to cook mussels - in a garlic white wine butter sauce. Be sure to have plenty of crusty bread to mop up the delicious sauce, it's my favourite part!

Provided by Nagi

Categories     Mussels

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

50g / 3 tbsp butter (, unsalted)
1⁄2 onion (, finely chopped (brown, yellow, white))
3 garlic cloves (, very finely chopped)
1 kg / 2 lbs mussels (, bearded and scrubbed (Note 1))
1 cup (250ml) dry white wine
2 tomatoes (, deseeded and diced (Note 2))
1⁄4 cup flat leaf parsley (, roughly chopped)
Lemon wedges ((essential!))
Crusty bread to serve ((essential!))

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat, melt butter.
  • Add the garlic and onion, stirring occasionally until onion is soft and fragrant - about 3 minutes.
  • Turn heat up to high, add wine and bring to boil. Simmer 2 minutes until the harsh alcoholic smell is gone.
  • Stir in tomatoes, add mussels stir to coat in sauce a bit.
  • Cover, lower heat to medium high and cook, shaking pot once or twice.
  • The mussels are cooked when they are open - around 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Toss through parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper. Be careful with the salt as the mussels are already salty, so taste first.
  • Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and serve with lemon wedgeds on the side so people can use as much as they wish. Serve immediately with crusty bread to mop up the sauce!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 463 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE



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Simmer Ina Garten's recipe for Mussels in White Wine on the stovetop with garlic, saffron and plum tomatoes for an easy yet elegant meal.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 pounds cultivated mussels
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons good olive oil
1 cup chopped shallots (5 to 7 shallots)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic (5 to 6 cloves)
1/2 cup chopped canned plum tomatoes, drained (4 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon good saffron threads
1/3 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 cup good white wine
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • To clean the mussels, put them in a large bowl with 2 quarts of water and the flour and soak for 30 minutes, or until the mussels disgorge any sand. Drain the mussels, then remove the "beard" from each with your fingers. If they're dirty, scrub the mussels with a brush under running water. Discard any mussels whose shells aren't tightly shut.
  • In a large non-aluminum stockpot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 5 minutes; then add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, or until the shallots are translucent. Add the tomatoes, saffron, parsley, thyme, wine, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
  • Add the mussels, stir well, then cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until all the mussels are opened (discard any that do not open). With the lid on, shake the pot once or twice to be sure the mussels don't burn on the bottom. Pour the mussels and the sauce into a large bowl and serve hot.

MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     appetizer

Time 28m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 pounds mussels, well-scrubbed
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped Italian parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or half that amount dried
1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3/4 cup dry white wine
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Put the mussels in a large kettle or casserole. Add the remaining ingredients, and cover tightly. Bring the liquid to a boil, and cook over high heat until the mussels open, about 8 minutes.
  • Serve the mussels with their liquid. If desired, you may also use the mussels as a garnish for other fish dishes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 264, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 652 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE AND GARLIC



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Be sure to buy live mussels. Any open mussels that do not close when you press their shells a few times are dead, and you should discard them.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups dry white wine
4 large shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 pounds live mussels
1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, chervil, or basil, chopped
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Rinse and scrub mussels under cold running water. Using your fingers or a paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussels' shells), and discard.
  • In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Add mussels.
  • Cover, and increase heat to high. Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes. Stir in herbs and butter. Remove from heat. Divide mussels and broth among four bowls. Serve immediately.

MUSSELS AU GRATIN



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Provided by James Beard

Categories     Garlic     Shellfish     Appetizer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Mussel     White Wine     Parsley     House & Garden     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound butter
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
6 shallots, finely chopped
1 teaspoon basil
6 tablespoons chopped parsley
Salt, pepper
48-60 mussels (according to size)
1 onion stuck with 2 cloves
White wine (about 1 cup)
Bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Blend the butter and the seasoning together and let stand 1 hour. Scrub and beard the mussels. Place them in a heavy skillet or pot with onion and enough white wine to cover the bottom of the pot well. Cover and steam over a medium flame until the mussels open. When cool enough to handle, remove one half shell from each mussel. Spoon butter mixture on mussels and sprinkle with crumbs. Bake at 425°F. just long enough to heat through. Serve on hot plates.

MUSSELS IN A WHITE WINE SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

40 mussels (20 per person)
4 oz. dry white wine
2 tsp. onions, spring or scallions (includes tops and bulb)
1 tsp. garlic
1 tsp. butter, with salt
1/4-tsp. bay leaf
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. fresh thyme
1 tsp. fresh rosemary
1 tsp. freeze-dried chives
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Scrub and debeard the mussels, discarding any that remain open. Combine the wine, onions, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary and garlic and bring to a simmer. Add mussels, cover the pot and steam until the shells open. Remove the mussels and keep them warm while finishing the sauce. Strain the steaming liquid, whisk in butter, add parsley and chives and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve the sauce ladled over the mussels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156, Carbohydrate 6.4 grams, Fiber 0.3 grams, Protein 24.3 grams

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE AND GARLIC



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Make and share this Mussels in White Wine and Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kyle martin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs live mussels
2 cups dry white wine
4 large shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley,chervil,or basil,chopped)
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
  • Using your fingers or paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard.
  • In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add mussels, cover, and increase heat to high.
  • Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in herbs and butter.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.
  • Serve immediately.

25-MINUTE MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE RECIPE BY TASTY



25-Minute Mussels In White Wine Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: mussels, unsalted butter, yellow onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, white wine, fresh parsley, bread

Provided by Chris Salicrup

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 lb mussels
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
kosher salt, to taste
1 cup white wine
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
bread, for serving

Steps:

  • To clean mussels, scrub them with a stiff brush under cold running water to remove any grit. Discard any mussels with cracked or broken shells, or that do not close.
  • In a large lidded pot over medium-high heat, stir butter until melted. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until it has softened and started to brown, 6-8 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  • Add the red pepper flakes and season with salt. Stir to combine.
  • Add the mussels and stir until completely coated. Add the white wine and stir.
  • Put the lid on the pot and cook until the mussels have opened, 3-5 minutes. Discard any shells that don't open after 5 minutes.
  • Add the parsley and stir. Serve with bread.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 2 grams

MUSSELS AU VIN



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Make and share this Mussels au Vin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kitina

Categories     Mussels

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 lbs mussels
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup diced roasted red pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 shallots, chopped
2 ounces pancetta, chopped
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup whipping cream or 1/2 cup table cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Scrub mussels under running water and remove any beards.
  • Discard mussels which remain open during handling.
  • In a large saucepan combine olive oil, red pepper, garlic, shallots and pancetta.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring frequently for 5 minutes.
  • Increase heat to high and add wine and mussels.
  • Cover and cook for 3 minutes.
  • With a slotted spoon remove mussels as they open and place on a warm serving dish; discard any mussels that remain closed.
  • Immediately add cream and parsley to the broth and simmer to reduce slightly.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour hot broth over mussels in serving dish.
  • Dress with chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately with crusty bread.
  • Source: International Olive Oil Council.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest mussels you can find. Fresh mussels should have tightly closed shells and smell briny, not fishy. Discard any mussels with open shells or cracked shells.
  • Scrub the mussels thoroughly before cooking. Use a stiff brush to remove any dirt or grit from the shells.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven to cook the mussels. You want to make sure there is enough room for the mussels to steam and open up.
  • Add a flavorful liquid to the pot. This could be white wine, broth, or even water. Add some aromatics, such as garlic, shallots, and herbs, to enhance the flavor.
  • Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and cook the mussels for 5-7 minutes, or until they have all opened up.
  • Serve the mussels immediately. Mussels are best enjoyed when they are hot and juicy. Serve them with crusty bread or frites.

Conclusion:

Mussels au vin is a classic French dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its briny flavor and tender texture, mussels are a delicious and healthy seafood option. This dish can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course, and it is perfect for a special occasion or a casual get-together. So next time you are looking for a seafood dish that is both delicious and impressive, give mussels au vin a try.

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