MUSSELS STEAMED IN BEER WITH CRèME FRAîCHE, HERBS, AND PARMESAN CROUTONS

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Mussels Steamed in Beer with Crème Fraîche, Herbs, and Parmesan croutons image

Provided by Mathieu Palombino

Categories     Bread     Beer     Milk/Cream     Herb     Dinner     Parmesan     Seafood     Mussel     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 5 x 3 x 1/2-inch slices country-style bread, crusts removed, bread cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
3/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
1/4 cup chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 cup chopped fresh chervil (optional)
2/3 cup crème fraîche*
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon whole grain brown mustard or whole grain Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons butter
4 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
5 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded
3 cups diced seeded tomatoes (about 4 large)
1 cup chopped green onions (about 4)
1 12-ounce bottle Belgian white beer (such as Hoegaarden)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Combine bread cubes, Parmesan, and oil in medium bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss to coat. Spread bread cubes evenly on rimmed baking sheet. Bake until bread cubes are crisp and golden around edges, about 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool.
  • Mix parsley, chives, tarragon, and chervil, if desired, in small bowl. Whisk crème fraîche and both mustards in another small bowl to blend; set aside.
  • Melt butter in extra-large pot with lid over high heat. Add garlic and thyme; stir 1 minute. Add mussels, tomatoes, and green onions. Pour beer over, then add crème fraîche mixture; sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper. Cover tightly with lid and cook until steam appears, about 3 minutes. Add half of fresh herb mixture and stir until mussels and herbs are gently mixed. Cover tightly with lid again and cook until mussels open, 4 to 5 minutes (discard any mussels that do not open).
  • Using slotted spoon, divide mussels among 6 bowls. Season mussel juices lightly with salt and pepper, then pour juices over each serving. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan croutons and remaining herb mixture and serve.
  • * Available at most supermarkets and at specialty foods stores.

Laura Barrett
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This is one of my favorite mussel recipes. It's easy to make and always delicious.


Betty Parrott
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Taiwo Olawale
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I made this dish for a special occasion and it was a huge success.


Enock Koskei
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I would recommend this recipe to anyone who loves mussels.


Pubudu Suriyapperuma
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I served this dish with crusty bread and it was the perfect meal.


Nakiranda Shadiah
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The crème fraîche and herbs added a nice touch of richness and flavor.


Md, Habibullah Khan Habib
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I was skeptical about steaming mussels in beer, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were cooked perfectly.


Wanisuman
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great.


Miriam Ferrera
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This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again.


Op Rahim
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I made this for dinner last night and it was amazing!


Myles Goike
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This dish was a big hit at my party. The mussels were perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious.


Senay Tesfay
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Fantastic recipe. Easy to make and packed with flavor.