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Moules Marinieres (Mussels in Wine Sauce)

Here's how you make Moules Marinieres (Mussels in Wine Sauce)
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  • Servings: 4
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 3m
    • The following recipe serves 4 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 5 pounds fresh mussels
  • 3 cups dry white wine (use a good French wine such as a white Bordeaux)
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • Bunch of parsley sprigs
  • 1/4 teaspoon rubbed thyme,
  • 1/2 bay leaf
  • Black pepper
  • Chopped fresh parsley
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Rinse the mussels very well under water for 10 minutesset aside.

  • Step 2: Pour the wine with the onion, parsley and herbs in a large pot; bring to a boil then 3 minutes. Add the mussels. Cover. Boil again over hight heat for 5 minutes. Stir once or twice to move the mussels from the top to the bottom.

  • Step 3: When the shells are open immediately remove from heat and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Discard any mussels that haven't opended.

  • Step 4: Serve in large soup plates, with a crusty French bread. Bon appetit!

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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