STEAMED MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE, TARRAGON, SHALLOTS, BUTTER, AND GRILLED FRENCH BREAD

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Steamed Mussels with White Wine, Tarragon, Shallots, Butter, and Grilled French Bread image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cloves garlic
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for the bread
2 shallots, coarsely chopped
2 cups white wine
2 pounds cultivated mussels, scrubbed
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 baguette, halved lengthwise

Steps:

  • Heat grill to high. Sprinkle garlic with a pinch of salt and, with the flat side of a large knife, mash and smear the garlic to a coarse paste. Heat the oil in a stockpot on the grates of the grill, add the shallots and garlic and cook until shallots soften. Add the wine, bring to a boil and stir in the mussels. Cover the pot and cook the mussels until all of them have opened, about 6 to 8 minutes, discard any that do not open.
  • Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon to a large bowl. Bring the cooking liquid to a simmer and whisk in the butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir in the tarragon. Pour the mixture over the mussels and serve immediately with grilled bread.
  • Brush cut side of baguette with oil, season with salt and pepper and grill, cut side down until lightly golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calorie, Fat 19 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 79 milligrams, Sodium 874 milligrams, Carbohydrate 46 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 3 grams

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