Best Mussels Not From Brussels But Belgian Anyway Recipes

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THE BEST MOULES MARINIèRES (SAILOR-STYLE MUSSELS) RECIPE



The Best Moules Marinières (Sailor-Style Mussels) Recipe image

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

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

MOULES FRITES - FRENCH/BELGIAN BISTRO STYLE MUSSELS AND CHIPS



Moules Frites - French/Belgian Bistro Style Mussels and Chips image

I adore Moules Frites - for me it is quintessential French and Belgian Bistro food at its best - plus I love tactile eating! You can treat yourself to Moules Frites anywhere in France and Belgium, and for most of the year. I often make the "Moules" part at home - Moules Marinière - but now and then, for a treat I also do the "Frites" bit as well......chips or French fries! Serve these with lots of paper towels or napkins, and a glass of chilled white wine would be the perfect accompaniment! I bought special Moules Frites dishes, as shown in the photos, but a couple of bowls would be fine - and don't forget a large bowl for the shells. If you really want to be 100% authentic, it is de rigueur to serve the frites with mayonnaise my dear.....sinfully good! Vive la France! Historical Note: Did you know that French Fries are really Belgian? Deep-fried chipped potatoes ("fries" in American English; "chips" in British English) are a very popular food item - and one which the Belgians claim to have invented. They are called frieten in Dutch and frites in French, whatever the name, they are my guilty pleasure!

Provided by French Tart

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 kg fresh mussels
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 large shallot, peeled and finely chopped
2 fat garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chervil
50 ml olive oil
150 ml dry white wine, such as Muscadet
1 teaspoon Pernod (optional) or 1 teaspoon pastis (optional)
2 tablespoons creme fraiche (optional)
2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into thin strips
1/4 teaspoon salt
oil, for deep frying

Steps:

  • Frites/Chips:.
  • Slice the potato into thin strips (2mm x 2mm) and rinse in salted water. Heat a deep fat fryer to 325°F/160°C (preferably using sunflower or groundnut oil). Place the frites/chips in and cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and leave to cool.
  • Moules/Mussels:.
  • Tip the mussels into a large bowl of cold water, rinse and then drain well and pull away any 'beards'. (Fresh mussels look black and shiny and should only smell pleasantly of the deep sea - the vast majority should be tightly closed. Avoid any that smell 'fishy', look dry or are mostly open.).
  • Place the chopped onion, shallot and garlic in a saucepan with the olive oil, gently sweat them over a low to medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until slightly soft.
  • Add the chopped herbs, and pernod or pastis if using and mix with the onion mixture.
  • Add the washed mussels to the pan and cover with dry white wine, bring slowly to the boil, then simmer gently whilst stirring. Continue until the mussels have opened - discard any that do not open, this can take between 2 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the creme fraiche if using, mixing through the cooked and opened mussles. Cover until the frites/chips are cooked.
  • Whilst the moules are cooking, turn up the deep fryer to 375°F/190°C and salt the frites/chips. Add the frites/chips back to the oil for around 1 minute until golden and crispy.
  • Serve the moules in a deep bowl with the frites/chips on the side - providinf plenty of napkins and a large bowl for the shells.
  • Note - to make the best frites/chips your uncooked frites/chips should be washed in cold water and dried thoroughly before cooking.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1008.1, Fat 33.2, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 140, Sodium 1752.7, Carbohydrate 94.7, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 6.8, Protein 68.3

MOULES MARINIERES - BELGIAN MUSSELS



Moules Marinieres - Belgian Mussels image

Mussels taste of the sea and a quick and easy to cook. I was always told to drink a glass or 2 of wine when eating mussels - why? I don't know.

Provided by Coasty

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 kg mussels, cleaned
1 small onion, sliced
1 stick celery, sliced
200 ml white wine
pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cream
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a casserole pot.
  • Add onions, celery, and saute for a few minutes.
  • Add the wine a bring to the boil.
  • Add the mussels and place lid on pot give a good shake to mix.
  • Cook until mussels have opened shaking even now and again.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter, cream and the parsley and stir.
  • Serve with crusty bread or as in Belgium with frites.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.1, Fat 27.4, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 187.2, Sodium 1539.9, Carbohydrate 25.7, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 60.5

BELGIAN MUSSELS



Belgian Mussels image

Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 pounds mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley
3/4 cup Chimay or other Belgian ale
1/4 cup vegetable stock or canned vegetable broth
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large (10-quart or larger) stock pot, combine mussels, shallots, garlic, rosemary, thyme, parsley, beer and vegetable stock. Cover, and place over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and steam until mussels open, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove mussels to serving plates or a large serving bowl. Add butter to pot, and stir. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour sauce over mussels and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 427, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 54 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1301 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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