Moules Marinières
Moules Marinières is a classic French dish featuring fresh mussels steamed in a flavorful broth of white wine, shallots, garlic, and herbs. This simple yet elegant recipe creates tender mussels perfect for a light main course served with crusty bread.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 25 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 685 kcal
Allergen information: may contain milk, molluscs, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 1,000 gfresh mussel, scrubbed and de-bearded
- 2 pcsshallot, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 0.5 cupdry white wine
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tspfresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbspbutter(optional)
- 1 tbspolive oil
- 1 pinchsalt(optional)
- 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground(optional)
Equipment
large pot · dutch oven
The method
Step by step
- 1
Carefully scrub the mussels under cold running water and remove any 'beards' by pulling them firmly towards the hinge.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped, as well as any with broken shells.
- 2
Heat the olive oil (and butter, if using) in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure your pot is large enough to hold all the mussels comfortably.
- 3
Add the shallot to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent.
About 3 min
- 4
Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
About 1 min
- 5
Pour in the dry white wine and bring it to a simmer.
About 1 min
- 6
Add the mussels to the pot, then sprinkle with fresh parsley and fresh thyme.
- 7
Cover the pot tightly and steam the mussels for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until all the mussels have opened.
About 7 min
Cook’s note: Do not overcook the mussels, as they will become tough. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- 8
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cook’s note: Taste the broth before adding salt, as mussels can be naturally salty.
- 9
Serve immediately in deep bowls with plenty of the broth, accompanied by crusty bread for dipping.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 684.6kcal
- Protein
- 62.2g
- Carbs
- 44.1g
- Fat
- 23.9g
- Fibre
- 2.7g
- Sugar
- 3.7g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Leftover cooked mussels should be removed from their shells and stored in an airtight container with some of the cooking liquid.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or wine if needed.
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