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Mussels Mariniere

SUBMITTED BY: Christine PHOTO BY: MJ

"This is a simple recipe. Most of the work is preparing the mussels; cooking takes very little time. When you have finished eating the mussels, dip bread in the buttery wine sauce."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 68 stars. This recipe average a 4.6 star rating.
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PREP TIME  35 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  50 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 quarts mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 6 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups white wine
  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided

DIRECTIONS

  1. Scrub mussels. Pull off beards, the tuft of fibers that attach each mussel to it's shell, cutting them at the base with a paring knife. Discard those that do not close when you handle them and any with broken shells. Set aside.
  2. Combine onion, garlic, 4 tablespoons parsley, bay leaf, thyme, wine, and 2 tablespoons butter in large pot. Bring to boil. Lower heat, and cook 2 minutes. Add mussels, and cover. Cook just until shells open, 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook. Remove mussels from sauce, and place in bowls.
  3. Strain liquid, and return to pot. Add remaining butter and parsley. Heat until butter melts. Pour over mussels.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by SALSA VAL
This is a very traditional French recipe and it has never failed me! I use shallots instead of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by TDINSTL
It was my first time making mussels - this dish couldn't have been easier to make. Absolutely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by A277387
My boyfriend raved about these when I made them for a Valentines Day appetizer. He still asks... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by SHUCKER
Quick and easy mussels in a rich and delicious sauce. I put some sundried tomato flavoured... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2003 by BSCOTT78
This mussel recipe is really easy. The mussels turned out great - free of saltiness and grit.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by TUMPA
In most places you can find farm raised mussels and these cut down on the time it takes to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2003 by CLARALD
Excellent recipe! Make sure to use a good wine or you will spoil it. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2006 by MomSavedbyGrace
Awesome!!! The sauce was fantastic, restaurant-quality. Thanks Christine! My husband stated... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by SHERRYL.
This was very easy to fix. Next time I would add salt to the broth. My husband loved it. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by DUTCH2001
Awesome. Good wine is a must. Added the shot of cream and it worked well. Doubled the sauce... MORE

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