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Provençal Mussels with Frites

Name: Provençal Mussels with Frites
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 kg mussels; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 100 ml white wine; 50 ml dry vermouth; 100 g unsalted butter; 100 g flour; 200 ml heavy cream; Salt and pepper to taste; Vegetable oil for frying; 2 kg potatoes, cut into strips

A classic French dish featuring mussels cooked in a flavorful pepper sauce served with crispy fries.

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse mussels under cold water and remove the beards.
In a large pot, sauté shallots and garlic until fragrant.
Add mussels and cook, covered, until they open (about 5-7 minutes).
Deglaze with white wine and vermouth, then add butter and flour to thicken the sauce.
Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
Fry potatoes in vegetable oil until golden brown.
Serve mussels with frites on the side.

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