Mussels Marinière

A classic French dish featuring fresh mussels steamed in white wine, garlic, and shallots, finished with cream and parsley.

Seafood Main Course French Mussels

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

605.1

kcal / serving

2420.5 kcal total

Carbs

45.6g

per serving

182.4 g total

Fat

29g

per serving

115.8 g total

Protein

27.6g

per serving

110.2 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy

150

Double Cream

GrainsCereals

loaf

Crusty Bread

to serve

Liquids

150

White Wine

NutsSeeds

clove

Garlic

chopped

sprig

Thyme

bunch

Flat leaf Parsley

small bunch, chopped

OilsFats

tbsp

Olive Oil

Seafood

1000

Mussels

fresh, scrubbed and de-bearded

Vegetables

piece

Shallot

finely chopped

Method

Discard any broken mussels or those that stay open when tapped.

Soften the shallot and garlic in olive oil using a heavy pan.

Pour in the wine and bring it to a boil over high heat.

Add mussels and thyme, then cover the pan and reduce heat.

Steam for 5 minutes until the shells have opened.

Scrub the mussels under running water and remove the beards.

Discard any mussels that have not opened.

Stir in double cream and cook for 1 minute.

Garnish with chopped parsley and serve in deep bowls with bread.