**Aromatic Mussels in Wine Broth - A Symphony of Flavors**
Indulge in the delectable flavors of succulent mussels simmered in a luscious wine broth, a culinary masterpiece that promises a sensory journey like no other. This classic dish, often served as an appetizer or main course, marries the briny sweetness of mussels with the aromatic complexity of white wine, garlic, shallots, and herbs. As the mussels steam open, they release their delicate juices, infusing the broth with an irresistible depth of flavor. Whether you prefer the classic French version or a variation inspired by Mediterranean or Asian cuisines, this versatile dish offers endless possibilities to tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets to preparing perfect mussels in wine broth, along with three enticing variations that showcase the culinary diversity of this timeless recipe.
MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE
Simple recipe for preparing mussels in white wine sauce, also known as mussels marinière. The mussels are steamed in a broth with butter, white wine, garlic, shallots, parsley, thyme.
Provided by Layla Pujol
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse the mussels thoroughly and remove the beards.
- In a large saucepan or pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the shallots and garlic, cook until the shallots are transparent and soft, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the mussels and stir well. Next add the herbs and the white wine. Bring the liquid to a boil. Cover the pan and steam mussels over high temperature for about 5 to 7 minutes, or until the mussels start to open - exact time will vary depending on the size of mussels and each stove.
- Once the mussel shells open up, turn off the heat, add the lemon juice, salt/pepper, and additional chopped parsley. Gently stir the mussels from bottom to top so that the sauce and parsley can uniformly spread into all the mussels. If desired you can remove the herbs sprigs and bay leaves.
- Remove the mussels that are still closed. Some mussels partially open, which is fine. You will just need to work harder to open & enjoy these ones. Serve the mussels in large soup plates or bowls. Enjoy the mussels with slices of baguette, plain or toasted/grilled with garlic.
- This dish can be accompanied with white wine, based on your preference. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or Viognier types are good ideas. A salad may also be part of the meal.
MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE
Simmer Ina Garten's recipe for Mussels in White Wine on the stovetop with garlic, saffron and plum tomatoes for an easy yet elegant meal.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- To clean the mussels, put them in a large bowl with 2 quarts of water and the flour and soak for 30 minutes, or until the mussels disgorge any sand. Drain the mussels, then remove the "beard" from each with your fingers. If they're dirty, scrub the mussels with a brush under running water. Discard any mussels whose shells aren't tightly shut.
- In a large non-aluminum stockpot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook for 5 minutes; then add the garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, or until the shallots are translucent. Add the tomatoes, saffron, parsley, thyme, wine, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add the mussels, stir well, then cover the pot, and cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until all the mussels are opened (discard any that do not open). With the lid on, shake the pot once or twice to be sure the mussels don't burn on the bottom. Pour the mussels and the sauce into a large bowl and serve hot.
STEAMED MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE BROTH
Shallots, garlic, and white wine make the perfect broth for steamed mussels. Serve the mussels in a big bowl with bread on the side so you can sop up all that delicious broth. For tips on storing live mussels and cleaning them, see the article above.
Provided by Adam and Joanne Gallagher
Categories Main, Dinner
Time 40m
Yield Makes 2 generous servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large pot with a lid over medium heat. When the butter begins to bubble, stir in the shallot and garlic. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken stock, white wine, and mussels then give them a good toss. Cover the pot with its lid and cook until all the mussels have opened; 6 to 10 minutes. If any mussels do not open, discard them.
- Remove the pot from the heat, then stir in the cream and parsley. Taste the broth, and then adjust to taste with salt, pepper, or more cream.
- Serve in big bowls with lemon wedges and plenty of warmed bread to sop up the broth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 510, Protein 48 g, Carbohydrate 28 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 133 mg
DRUNKEN MUSSELS
This seriously delicious drunken mussels recipe is one of the quickest shellfish preparations known to man. Bring a flavorful, wine-based broth to a boil, add mussels and cover; cook until they open, and eat. That's it!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Seafood Shellfish Mussels
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add garlic and let sizzle for about 30 seconds. Season with red pepper flakes and lemon zest, stirring for about 45 seconds.
- Quickly pour in wine into the pan and season with black pepper. Bring sauce to a boil, stir in mussels, and cover immediately. Shake pot and let boil for 1 minute.
- Stir mussels, replace cover, and let boil for 2 more minutes. The shells will begin to open. Stir in parsley, cover pot, and cook until all shells are open, 1 to 3 minutes.
- Serve with grilled bread and lemon wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 552.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.5 g, Cholesterol 91.2 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 620.1 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
MUSSELS, CLAMS AND SHRIMP IN SPICY BROTH
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and crushed red pepper. Saute until the garlic is tender, about 1 minute. Add the wine and bring to a boil. Add the tomatoes. Bring to a simmer. Simmer until the tomatoes begin to break down and the flavors blend, about 5 minutes. Stir in the clams. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the mussels. Cover and cook until the clams and mussels open, about 5 minutes longer.
- Using a tongs, transfer the opened shellfish to serving bowls (discard any shellfish that do not open). Add the shrimp and basil to the simmering tomato broth. Simmer until the shrimp are just cooked through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Divide the shrimp and tomato broth among the bowls. Serve with the warm bread.
MUSSELS IN WINE BROTH
Never having cooked mussels before I saw this easy recipe. I served it to my guests who loved it. I found it so simple and yet they thought I had put so much time and effort into it! It worked a treat with raves from everyone! I use white wine but try to use a spicy one it makes the broth tastier.
Provided by Tisme
Categories Chowders
Time 25m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Just before cooking ~.
- Give the mussels a good scrub and rinse to remove any excess grit, make sure that they have already had their beards trimmed (if not then trim the beards with a pair of sharp scissors.) The mussels should be firmly closed. If any are open, give them a tap and see if they close. If they do not close, discard them.
- Using a large pot, melt the butter over a low heat. Add the shallots, garlic, chilie, and salt (optional.) Cook gently until the onions, garlic and chilie are softened. This could take up to 5 minutes or more. Be careful to watch closely at this stage making sure the butter or the onions do not start to brown. They must be translucent.
- Add the wine and zest and increase the heat. Boil until reduced by half. Doing this makes a rich broth. Add the mussels and season lightly with pepper. Stir and then cover the pot with a lid.
- After 2 minutes check the dish. Remove the mussels that have opened and transfer to serving bowl. Keep cooking the mussels in the pot still at a boil, removing them as they open. If there are any mussels that will not open discard them.
- Pour the broth over the bowl of mussels, sprinkle the dish with chopped parsley.
- Serve mussels in separate bowls with a good serving of broth, a wedge of lemon and a slice of thick crusty bread.
- NOTES.
- When you get the mussels home, remove them from any plastic and place the mussels in a bowl (this helps them to breathe.) Cover them with a clean, damp tea towel or cloth and refrigerate. Kept this way they should keep for two days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.5, Fat 31, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 137.2, Sodium 727.2, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.6, Protein 30.6
MUSSELS IN SAFFRON AND WHITE WINE BROTH
Categories Milk/Cream Quick & Easy Dinner Mussel Saffron White Wine Fat Free Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large pot, then add the garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the wine, half and half, and saffron; simmer for 5 minutes. Add the clam juice, scallions, tomato, and lemon juice, scallions, tomato, and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the mussels, cover, and stream until they are open, about 5-7 minutes. Shake the pot, holding down the lid with a kitchen towel, to redistribute the mussels. Discard any mussels that do not open. Divide the mussels into eight bowls; distribute the broth equally among the bowls, and top each with fresh chives.
MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE AND GARLIC
Be sure to buy live mussels. Any open mussels that do not close when you press their shells a few times are dead, and you should discard them.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse and scrub mussels under cold running water. Using your fingers or a paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussels' shells), and discard.
- In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Add mussels.
- Cover, and increase heat to high. Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes. Stir in herbs and butter. Remove from heat. Divide mussels and broth among four bowls. Serve immediately.
MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE AND GARLIC
Make and share this Mussels in White Wine and Garlic recipe from Food.com.
Provided by kyle martin
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
- Using your fingers or paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard.
- In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt.
- Simmer 5 minutes.
- Add mussels, cover, and increase heat to high.
- Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in herbs and butter.
- Remove from heat.
- Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.
- Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use fresh mussels: Fresh mussels should be tightly closed and have a briny smell. Avoid any mussels that are open or have a foul odor.
- Scrub the mussels thoroughly: Before cooking, scrub the mussels under cold water to remove any dirt or grit.
- Use a large pot: Mussels will expand as they cook, so it's important to use a large pot that can accommodate them.
- Don't overcrowd the pot: If you overcrowd the pot, the mussels won't cook evenly.
- Use a flavorful cooking liquid: The cooking liquid for mussels should be flavorful and aromatic. A good option is to use white wine, chicken broth, or a combination of both.
- Add aromatics: Aromatics such as garlic, shallots, and thyme will add flavor to the cooking liquid.
- Cook the mussels until they open: Mussels should be cooked until they open. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Don't overcook the mussels: If you overcook the mussels, they will become tough and rubbery.
- Serve the mussels immediately: Mussels are best served immediately after they are cooked.
Conclusion:
Mussels in wine broth is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that will impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both delicious and affordable, give mussels in wine broth a try. You won't be disappointed!
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