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Traditional French Moules Marinières

A classic French dish of mussels cooked in a white wine, garlic, and shallot sauce, served with fries.

30 minutes2 servings
Traditional French Moules Marinières
Photo: Arnaud 25 · CC0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Rinse mussels and remove any beards.
  2. In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add shallots and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
  4. Pour in white wine and add thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, add mussels, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes until open.
  6. Discard any mussels that don't open.

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