Best 5 Mussels Sailor Style Moules Mariniere Recipes

Moules mariniere, also known as mussels sailor style, is a classic French dish that combines the briny sweetness of mussels with a flavorful white wine broth. It is a simple yet elegant dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. Typically served with crusty bread for dipping, moules mariniere is a popular menu item in seafood restaurants and can also be easily prepared at home. This guide will walk you through the steps to create a delicious and authentic moules mariniere.

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

THE BEST MOULES MARINIèRES (SAILOR-STYLE MUSSELS) RECIPE

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A pot of classic French Moules Marinières is fast food at its best. Make sure to serve it with wine and plenty of toasted bread for dipping into the garlicky, briny broth.

Provided by J. Kenji López-Alt

Categories Appetizers and Hors d'Oeuvres Mains Quick Dinners

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 small leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced
1 small shallot, thinly sliced
4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup hard dry cider or white wine
2 pounds mussels (see note)
2 to 3 tablespoons homemade mayonnaise (see note), crème fraîche, or heavy cream (optional)
1 tablespoon juice and 1 teaspoon grated zest from 1 lemon
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
Additional homemade mayonnaise for serving (optional, see note)
1 loaf rustic sourdough bread, thickly sliced, drizzled with olive oil, and broiled until heavily toasted

Steps:

In a medium Dutch oven or large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat. Add leeks, shallot, garlic, and bay leaves. Season lightly with salt and heavily with black pepper and cook, stirring, until vegetables are very soft but not browned, about 10 minutes.
Increase heat to high and add cider or wine. Bring to a boil and let reduce by half, about 2 minutes. Add mussels, stir, cover, and cook, shaking pan constantly and peeking every 30 seconds to stir. As soon as all the mussels are open, transfer mussels to a bowl using tongs. Place pan lid over bowl to keep mussels warm.
Remove from heat and whisk in remaining butter along with mayonnaise or crème fraîche (if using). Return mussels to pot, add parsley, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stir to combine, then transfer to a warm serving bowl. Serve immediately with additional mayonnaise (if using) and broiled bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 710 kcal, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 62 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1409 mg, Sugar 11 g, Fat 23 g, ServingSize Serves 3 to 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MUSSELS MARINIERE

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This is a simple recipe. Most of the work is preparing the mussels; cooking takes very little time. When you have finished eating the mussels, dip bread in the buttery wine sauce.

Provided by Christine

Categories Seafood Shellfish Mussels

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 quarts mussels, cleaned and debearded
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups white wine
3 tablespoons butter, divided

Steps:

Scrub mussels. Pull off beards, the tuft of fibers that attach each mussel to it's shell, cutting them at the base with a paring knife. Discard those that do not close when you handle them and any with broken shells. Set aside.
Combine onion, garlic, 4 tablespoons parsley, bay leaf, thyme, wine, and 2 tablespoons butter in large pot. Bring to boil. Lower heat, and cook 2 minutes. Add mussels, and cover. Cook just until shells open, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove mussels from sauce, and place in bowls.
Strain liquid, and return to pot. Add remaining butter and parsley. Heat until butter melts. Pour over mussels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 329.6 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

MUSSELS SAILOR STYLE (MOULES MARINIERE)

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Every year we host a mussel party. The number of attendees continues to increase as word gets out about how great this recipe is. I always serve these mussels with plenty of crusty breads (french loaves, focaccia etc.) for dipping as the juices are just amazing.

Provided by Lambkyns

Categories Mussels

Time 35m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh mussels
2 1/2 ounces butter
4 shallots (or small onions)
2 garlic cloves, crushed
12 ounces dry white wine
1 bouquet garni (small piece of celery, small slice of carrot, sprig of fresh parsley, bay leaf tied together with co)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

Place mussels in bowl and cover with cold water.
Discard any that are open or cracked.
Scrub under cold running water and remove beards.
Melt butter in a large pot, stir in shallots and garlic and saute gently until soft.
Add wine and bouquet garni.
Bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
Add a pinch of salt and black pepper to taste.
Add mussels and cover pot.
Cook over high heat until mussels open.
Remove mussels from pot with a slotted spoon, set aside (keep warm).
Discard any mussels that did not open.
Boil the remaining liquid (with bouquet garni) until reduced to half, then return mussels to the pan and heat through.
Sprinkle with parsley and stir.
Place mussels into a warmed serving dish and pour liquid over top.
Serve.

MOULES MARINIèRES

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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories lunch, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

6 pounds mussels
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons finely minced shallots
4 cups dry white wine
1 to 2 cups water (optional)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablepoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

Scrub the mussels.
In a large kettle, at least eight quarts, melt two tablespoons of the butter. Saute the shallots over low heat until they are soft but not brown. Add the wine and the mussels. Steam the mussels over medium heat until they open, about 15 minutes.
Using a slotted spoon, remove about half the mussels from the pot and divide them among four heated bowls. Discard any mussels that do not open. Cover the bowls.
Transfer the remaining mussels to a large bowl and cover it. Some of these mussels can be served as second helpings, but most will be reserved for later use.
Taste the broth remaining in the pot. If it is too salty, dilute it with water. Add the rest of the butter and simmer until it has melted. Season with pepper. Spoon the hot broth over the mussels in each of the plates, taking care not to disturb any sediment that may have accumulated in the bottom of the pot.
Sprinkle each serving with parsley and serve

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 887, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 82 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 1962 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

AHOY THERE! MOULES MARINIèRES - FRENCH SAILOR'S MUSSELS

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I adore moules, mussels, and this is the classic French recipe for them. Moules Marinières is also commonly known as Sailor's mussels or Mariner's mussels. The dish consists of delicately steamed fresh mussels in a white wine, garlic, parsley, butter, onion and cream sauce. Moules Marinières can be served as an appetising starter or even a light main meal. It is delicious served with fresh crusty bread or with frites (chips/fries). There is nothing more mouth-watering than a huge bowl of artistically presented mussels, yet the fun part is eating them. The best way is to use an empty mussel shell as the "spoon" in which to pick the remaining mussels from their shells and then eat them. It's a brilliant excuse to use your fingers to eat rather than the usual knife and for - very tactile! A traditional French recipe will use butter, however the butter may be substituted for a few tablespoons of olive oil for a healthier option - I sometimes use a mix of butter and olive oil I hope you find the step-by-step photos helpful, this recipe was used in the September 2008 Cooking School for the TOTM - hopefully, the photos will debunk the myth that mussels are hard to prepare and cook, NOT so! Bon Appétit!

Provided by French Tart

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 1/4 lbs of fresh live mussels (1kg )
2 chopped garlic cloves
1 finely chopped onion
5 fluid ounces dry white wine (150ml)
2 ounces butter (55 g)
fresh herb (1 large handful of finely chopped parsley, oregano and tarragon mixed)
4 tablespoons cream or 4 tablespoons creme fraiche
salt and pepper

Steps:

Place the live mussels in fresh water. Scrub and debeard the mussels (see the photos), discarding any that are open, broken or cracked.
Fry the chopped onion and chopped garlic cloves (over medium heat) in a little butter (or oil) in the biggest saucepan you have. Add half of the finely chopped fresh herbs - I have used a mixture of parsley, oregano and tarragon. Season with black pepper, wait to season with salt to taste later.
Add the white wine to the butter and herbs, and then tip in the freshly cleaned mussels - turn up the heat to high. Cover the pan and let the mussels steam for about 5 minutes. Shake the pan every minute or so to coat the mussels in the liquid.
Take the pan off the heat and add the double cream or creme fraiche; then add of the remaining finely chopped herbs. Mix through thoroughly. That's it! Enjoy with crusty bread, frites and a chilled white wine -- divine!
NB: Discard any mussels that don't open during cooking. (see photos).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 819.4, Fat 43.8, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 237.5, Sodium 1642.5, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 62.5

Tips:

Choose the freshest mussels you can find. Look for mussels that are tightly closed and have no cracks or chips in their shells.
Clean the mussels thoroughly before cooking. Use a stiff brush to scrub away any dirt or debris from the shells.
Use a large pot to cook the mussels. This will allow the mussels to steam evenly and prevent them from overcrowding.
Add plenty of liquid to the pot. The mussels will release a lot of liquid as they cook, so it's important to start with enough liquid to cover them.
Bring the liquid to a boil before adding the mussels. This will help to kill any bacteria that may be present.
Cook the mussels for 5-7 minutes, or until they are all open. Discard any mussels that do not open.
Serve the mussels immediately. They are best enjoyed hot, with a crusty baguette for dipping.

Conclusion:

Moules Mariniere is a classic French dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of fresh mussels, white wine, garlic, and herbs is simple yet flavorful. This dish is perfect for a casual weeknight meal or a special occasion. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy seafood recipe, give Moules Mariniere a try!