Best 8 Mussels A La Provencale Recipes

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In the vibrant tapestry of Provençal cuisine, few dishes embody the region's maritime heritage and culinary artistry quite like Moules à la Provençale, a delectable symphony of flavors that celebrates the bounty of the Mediterranean Sea. This classic Provençal dish takes center stage, showcasing plump and succulent mussels bathed in a flavorful broth infused with the essence of ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and the sun-kissed herbs of Provence. Alongside this timeless recipe, the article presents a tempting array of variations that cater to diverse palates and preferences. From the classic Moules Marinière, where mussels bask in a simple yet elegant broth of white wine, shallots, and parsley, to Moules à la Crème, where a velvety cream sauce envelops the mussels in a luxurious embrace, each recipe promises a unique culinary adventure. Whether you seek the bold flavors of Moules à l'Escabèche, where mussels are marinated in a piquant blend of vinegar, olive oil, and spices, or the smoky allure of Moules Fumées, where mussels are infused with the essence of wood smoke, this article offers a culinary journey that will transport you to the sun-drenched shores of Provence.

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MUSSELS PROVENCAL



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A tomato sauce recipe for mussels is great if you don't like the usual wine recipes (like me!). There is no salt or butter. Here's a tip to make sure mussels are fresh: tap the opening of the mussel on a hard surface, if the shell closes you've got yourself some nice fresh mussels!

Provided by Corinne Hobin

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (12 ounce) package fettuccini pasta
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon tomato paste
5 fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
36 raw green-lipped mussels
½ cup olives
2 fresh tomatoes, chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boiling. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and mushrooms, and add the mussels. Season with basil, oregano, and tarragon. Cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in olives and fresh tomatoes. Cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Serve mussels and sauce over pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.3 g, Cholesterol 16.1 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 15.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 325.5 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

MUSSELS PROVENCAL



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 large servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 ounces whole onion or 11 ounces finely chopped ready-cut onion (2 1/4 cups)
3 teaspoons olive oil
12 ounces whole red and yellow peppers or 11 ounces finely chopped ready-cut peppers (2 3/4 cups)
1 large clove garlic
2 pounds mussels
12 ounces whole zucchini or 11 ounces finely chopped ready-cut zucchini (2 1/2 cups)
28 ounces no-salt-added chopped canned tomatoes
1 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Chop whole onion fine.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a pot large enough to hold all the ingredients. Saute onion over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, wash, trim, seed and finely chop the whole peppers, mince the garlic, and add both to the onions, continuing to saute.
  • Wash and de-beard the mussels.
  • Wash, trim and finely chop whole zucchini; add to pot, along with the tomatoes, wine and mussels. Mix well and cover pot. Cook about 4 minutes, until mussels open. Any mussels that do not open should be discarded. Stir in remaining teaspoon of oil. Serve with good crusty bread for dunking.

STEAMED MUSSELS PROVENCAL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

3 cups shrimp heads and shells
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 cup onions, medium dice
1 teaspoon saffron threads, chopped after measured
2 cups white wine
3 to 4 stems each, tarragon and parsley
Water to cover
2 small spicy red peppers
3 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 shrimp broth
1 egg yolk*
1/2 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
Table salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup carrots, fine julienne
1/2 cup slivers of fennel
1/2 cup long thin slices of leeks
Remaining broth
4 dozen mussels, rope line, washed and beard removed
1/2 cup tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon each, roughly chopped, parsley, tarragon, chive, and thyme
2 tablespoons butter
Grilled sour dough bread

Steps:

  • Broth: In a medium sauce pan, slowly roast 3 cups of shrimp heads and shells in a small amount of oil until crisp and fragrant. Add all ingredients except water. Reduce by 1/4 and add water to cover the shells by 1-inch. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer for 30 minutes. Strain, chill, and reserve.
  • Rouille: Combine the first 5 ingredients in a bowl of a food processor and process until foamy, slowly drizzle in the oil until thick, season. You want this thick enough to dollop.
  • Mussels: Place the carrots, fennel and leeks in a medium sauce pan with the saffron broth and the mussels. Cover and steam for 2 minutes or until the mussels have opened (discard any unopened mussels.) Remove mussels and divide among 4 service bowls. Add the tomatoes to the vegetables along with the herbs. Reduce for 4 minutes. Mount in the butter and season. Top each bowl of mussels with vegetables and broth. Mound with a generous dollop of rouille and serve with grilled bread.

MUSSELS PROVENçAL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound mussels
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces pancetta, diced
1/4 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup whole peeled tomatoes, hand crushed
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
Kosher salt
Toasted baguette and/or frites, for serving

Steps:

  • Rinse the mussels under cold water. Soak in ice cold water for approximately 30 minutes to purge before cooking. Discard any with broken shells or those which do not close on their own.
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add the oil and pancetta to the pan and cook until the pancetta starts to brown. Add in the onions and cook until translucent. Add in the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 30 to 60 seconds before adding in the tomatoes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the white wine and bring everything to a boil. Add the mussels and cook until they begin to open. Add in the parsley and lemon juice. Season with salt and mix well.
  • Place the mussels in a shallow bowl with a spoon. Discard any mussels that do not open. Pour the remaining sauce over the mussels. Serve with toasted baguette and/or frites for a true Belgian experience.

MUSSELS PROVENCALE



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This tasty dish can be served as an appetizer (for 4) or as a main course (for 2). I love to mop up the sauce with crusty bread!! The prep time includes soaking.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Mussels

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 (28 ounce) cans tomatoes, drained & chopped
1 (7 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup red wine or 1 cup white wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried)
salt & pepper (to taste)
24 mussels

Steps:

  • Wash mussels in several changes of cold water; using a sharp knife, remove beards.
  • Soak mussels for about 30 minutes in cold water containing a handful of salt& a handful of flour.
  • This will remove any sand inside the mussels.
  • In heavy saucepan, heat oil; saute garlic, onion& celery until soft but not brown.
  • Add tomatoes& simmer for about 10 minutes to evaporate the remaining liquid.
  • Add remaining ingredients (except mussels), cover& simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Just before serving, add mussels, cover& simmer for 3- 5 minutes to allow the mussels open.
  • Discard any that don't.

PATTI'S MUSSELS A LA MARINIERE



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This dish is reminiscent of dining in an outdoor cafe in the south of France. Serve with crusty bread, and a nice chilled glass of white wine. This exact recipe can also be used for clams.

Provided by Patti

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

50 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup white wine
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
3 green onions, chopped
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place mussels in a large bowl with cold water to cover. Let them soak for about 20 minutes to remove any dirt or sand.
  • Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add garlic, and saute for one minute, but do not brown. Add the chopped green onion and tomatoes, and cook until almost tender. Pour in the white wine, and stir in the parsley and butter. Bring to a boil, and allow to boil until the liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add the mussels to the pot, cover and allow to cook until the shells are opened, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mussels and sauce to a large serving bowl, discarding any unopened shells. Bon appetit!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 17.9 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 150.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

MUSSELS WITH TOMATOES, HERBS AND GARLIC (MOULES PROVENçALE)



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Provided by Denis Blais

Categories     Garlic     Herb     Shellfish     Tomato     Appetizer     Dinner     Seafood     Mussel     Fall     Winter     Anniversary     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 1-2

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 1/4 lbs mussels, cleaned
1/2 cup dry white wine
Provençale Sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 onions, chopped
1 celery stalk, chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil, plus extra to garnish
bouquet garni
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 lb. ripe plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or 1 14-oz can chopped tomatoes
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan, add the onions, celery, garlic, basil and bouquet garni, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes or until softened but not browned.
  • Mix in the tomato paste and tomatoes, salt, pepper, and sugar, and simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  • Put the mussels in a casserole dish with the wine, over high heat, and bring to a boil. Cook for a few minutes only, until the mussels have opened, stirring frequently to ensure they are evenly cooked.
  • Pour off the cooking liquid, discard any mussels that have not opened, and return the opened mussels, in their shells, to the casserole dish.
  • Pour the hot tomato sauce over the mussels and heat through. Sprinkle with chopped basil and serve at once.

STEAMED MUSSELS PROVENCAL



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, appetizer, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 pounds fresh mussels
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
1/2 cup finely chopped fennel
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1 sweet red pepper, cored, seeds removed and finely chopped
1 cup crushed canned tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon saffron threads (optional)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 sprigs fresh thyme, or 2 teaspoons dried
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
4 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley

Steps:

  • Scrub the mussels, remove beards and barnacles, and wash in cold water, agitating with the hand; repeat until the water remains clear. Drain well.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan or kettle. Add garlic, fennel, onions and sweet red pepper, and cook briefly over medium-high heat until wilted. Do not burn garlic. Stir often.
  • Add tomatoes, saffron, turmeric, pepper flakes, wine, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and simmer 2 minutes.
  • Add mussels and basil. Cover tightly, and cook over high heat until all mussels are opened, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve immediately with French or crusty Italian bread.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 646, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 69 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 1714 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Proper Mussel Selection: Choose mussels that are tightly closed, with no cracks or damage to their shells. Avoid any mussels that are open or have a foul odor.
  • Cleaning Mussels: Before cooking, thoroughly clean the mussels by scrubbing them with a stiff brush under cold running water. Remove any barnacles or debris from the shells and pull off the beard (the fibrous strands) from the side of the mussel.
  • Cooking Mussels: Mussels cook quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on them to prevent overcooking. Once the mussels start to open, they are done cooking and should be removed from the heat immediately.
  • Flavorful Broth: The cooking liquid from the mussels is packed with flavor and can be used as a base for a delicious sauce or soup. Don't discard it!
  • Garnish and Serving: Fresh herbs like parsley or basil add a pop of color and freshness to the dish. Serve the mussels with crusty bread or French fries for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Mussels à la Provençale is a classic French dish that showcases the delicate flavor of mussels in a vibrant and aromatic broth. With its simple yet elegant preparation, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this detailed guide will help you create a delicious and memorable seafood experience. Don't forget to experiment with different herbs and spices to create your own unique variation of this timeless dish. Enjoy the delightful flavors of mussels and the vibrant Mediterranean essence in every bite of this culinary creation!

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