MUSSELS WITH GARLIC AND FINES HERBES

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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Shellfish     Steam     Mussel     White Wine     Spring     Tarragon     Chive     Parsley

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

Special Equipment: Coffee filter or cheesecloth
3 pounds mussels
1 1/2 cups white wine
4 shallot lobes, sliced thin
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, sliced thin
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves (about 3 sprigs)
1/2 tablespoon chopped chervil leaves (about 4 sprigs)
2 teaspoons chopped tarragon leaves (about 2 branches)
1 teaspoon thinly sliced chive blades (about 3 blades)

Steps:

  • Clean the mussels: Scrub them well under cold running water. Debeard them, if necessary, pulling out any wiry fronds coming through the seams of the shells.
  • In a large pot or deep sauté pan, combine the white wine, half the shallot, and the bay leaf. Place the mussels on top and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat to steam open the mussels, 3 to 4 minutes. You may want to give them a stir after 2 minutes to disperse the heat evenly among the mussels. When the mussels have opened (if there are a few that don't, this is an indication that they are dead or bad - discard them), transfer them to four shallow bowls.
  • Strain the cooking liquid, through either a coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth, into a clean pan, add the olive oil, remaining shallot, and garlic, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the mixture slightly; it will condense to an opaque liquid. Taste. If it's too salty, add a little water. Sprinkle the herbs and spoon the sauce over the mussels. Serve promptly, with a tangy baguette torn into large pieces, which you can use to soak up the broth when you're finished with the mussels.

Mariateresa Nordstrom
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This dish was a bit too sour for my taste. I would recommend using a less sour recipe next time.


Mfundo Masuku
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using a less sweet recipe next time.


Ruth kidi Siziba
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This dish was a bit too plain for my taste. I would recommend using a more flavorful recipe next time.


Ahmed Omoyele
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This dish was a bit too boring for my taste. I would recommend using a more exciting recipe next time.


Favour ijulachi
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This dish was a bit too complicated for my taste. I would recommend using a simpler recipe next time.


Rahat k
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This dish was a bit too unhealthy for my taste. I would recommend using a healthier recipe next time.


ch manto
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This dish was a bit too messy for my taste. I would recommend using a less messy recipe next time.


Sheikh Haris
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This dish was a bit too difficult for my taste. I would recommend using an easier recipe next time.


TN_Sabbir _yt
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for my taste. I would recommend using a simpler recipe next time.


Alwande Snqobile
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This dish was a bit too expensive for my taste. I would recommend using a less expensive type of mussel next time.


Jonathan Shelley
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I thought the mussels were a bit bland. I would recommend adding more garlic and white wine next time.


Helo Miah
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I would recommend using less chili flakes next time.


FIDEL Gamer
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I wasn't a big fan of the fines herbes. I think I would prefer to use a different herb, such as basil or oregano.


Hayat Lala
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The mussels were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was still delicious. I would recommend cooking the mussels for a shorter amount of time next time.


Farah Ahmed
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but overall it was still good. I think I would use less salt next time, or maybe even omit it altogether.


Hana Ayman
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I've tried many different mussel recipes, but this one is by far my favorite. The combination of flavors is perfect, and the mussels are always cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Charlotte Attwood
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I love this recipe! It's so simple, yet so elegant. The mussels are always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Rahid Islam
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This was my first time cooking mussels, and I was pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. The recipe was clear and concise, and the dish turned out great. I will definitely be making this again.


Moosa Kahero
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I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The mussels are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is so good that I could drink it! I highly recommend this recipe.


Kong gamer
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These mussels were absolutely delicious! The combination of garlic, white wine, and fines herbes was perfect, and the mussels were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.