Mussels Mariniere Recipe
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Mussels Mariniere

By: Christine 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (84)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Lemon Drop
Chilled Non-Alcoholic Special Lemonade
Prep Time:
35 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 298 | Total Fat: 10.1g | Cholesterol: 70mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by SALSA VAL   view full review
This is a very traditional French recipe and it has never failed me! I use shallots instead of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2003 by A277387   view full review
My boyfriend raved about these when I made them for a Valentines Day appetizer. He still asks...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2003 by TDINSTL   view full review
It was my first time making mussels - this dish couldn't have been easier to make. Absolutely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 1, 2006 by MomSavedbyGrace   view full review
Awesome!!! The sauce was fantastic, restaurant-quality. Thanks Christine! My husband stated...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2004 by SHUCKER   view full review
Quick and easy mussels in a rich and delicious sauce. I put some sundried tomato flavoured...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by SHERRYL.   view full review
This was very easy to fix. Next time I would add salt to the broth. My husband loved it. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by TUMPA   view full review
In most places you can find farm raised mussels and these cut down on the time it takes to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 14, 2003 by BSCOTT78   view full review
This mussel recipe is really easy. The mussels turned out great - free of saltiness and grit....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by DUTCH2001   view full review
Awesome. Good wine is a must. Added the shot of cream and it worked well. Doubled the sauce...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2003 by CLARALD   view full review
Excellent recipe! Make sure to use a good wine or you will spoil it.

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