FRAGRANT STEAMED MUSSELS IN VERMOUTH WITH HERBS AND SHALLOTS
I love Moules/Mussels, plus they are low in fat and high in minerals, making them very healthy! This is my own version of the Traditional French Moules Mariniere. The vermouth adds a complex and sweet taste to these mussels, and the tarragon compliments the vermouth perfectly. These mussels really are fragrant - the whole kitchen is perfumed with the sweet and aromatic smell whilst they are steaming! Serve with good bread and frites (French fries) for a delicious main meal or luncheon dish.
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a very large saucepan (one that has a matching lid).
- Add the finely minced garlic and pink shallots and cook over a gentle heat until they are soft but not coloured, for about 5 minutes.
- Add the tarragon, parsley, salt and black pepper, sweat together for about 1 minute.
- Add the vermouth and wine and then tip in the cleaned mussels - give them a good stir and then put the lid on the saucepan and turn up the heat.
- Steam the mussels for about 2 to 8 minutes, this depends on the size of the mussels and if they are at room temperature or chilled; steam them until the shells have opened up.
- Serve the mussels in a large bowl with the cooking liquor poured over the top, and discard any mussels that have not opened up.
- Allow 500g per person for a main meal, with bread and frites.
- Make sure there is a bowl on the table to collect the empty mussel shells, plus plenty of napkins!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.3, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 155.2, Sodium 1489.4, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 60.2
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Poly Products
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The mussels are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I highly recommend it!
Dacia Bacchus
[email protected]This is my new go-to mussel recipe. It's so simple to make and always turns out great.
Rs Ripon Shuvo
[email protected]Loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I highly recommend it!
saabir saabir
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out tough. Not sure what went wrong.
Mubashar Hassan
[email protected]So easy to make and so delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.
Jayden Ibarra
[email protected]Not a fan of mussels, but my husband loved it. He said the sauce was amazing.
Krystal Rounds
[email protected]The mussels were a bit gritty, but the sauce was fantastic. I'll try it again with a different brand of mussels.
Jacob Gross
[email protected]Easy to make and absolutely delicious. I used white wine instead of vermouth and it turned out great. Will definitely make this again.
Fortil Andre
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the vermouth sauce was rich and herbaceous. I served it with crusty bread to soak up all the sauce. Definitely a keeper!