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Bretagne Mussels with Herbed Butter

Name: Bretagne Mussels with Herbed Butter
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 24 mussels; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; Salt and pepper to taste; French fries

A variation of mussels cooked in a herbed butter sauce, typical of the Brittany region.

25 minutes4 servings

Method

Clean mussels and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallot and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer. Add mussels, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until open.
Stir in parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
Serve mussels with a side of crispy fries.

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