Moules-Frites

Ingredients

• 4 lbs mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 2 shallots, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 cup white wine or Belgian ale
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
• 4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
• Oil for double-frying

Instructions

1. 1Cut potatoes into fries and fry once at 325°F until soft, then drain.
2. 2Sauté shallots and garlic in butter until fragrant.
3. 3Add wine or ale and mussels, cover, and steam until they open, about 6-8 minutes.
4. 4Discard any unopened mussels and stir in cream and parsley.
5. 5Fry the potatoes a second time at 375°F until golden and crisp.
6. 6Serve the mussels in their pot alongside a generous portion of fries.

Comments

Loading comments…