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Classic French Mussels with Fries

A traditional French dish of mussels cooked in a garlic and white wine broth, served with crispy fries.

25 minutes4 servings
Classic French Mussels with Fries
Photo: Arnaud 25 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse mussels under cold water and remove any beards.
  2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in white wine and bring to a boil. Add mussels, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until they open.
  4. Discard any mussels that do not open. Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper.
  5. Serve mussels with a side of crispy fries.

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