FRAGRANT STEAMED MUSSELS IN VERMOUTH WITH HERBS AND SHALLOTS
I love Moules/Mussels, plus they are low in fat and high in minerals, making them very healthy! This is my own version of the Traditional French Moules Mariniere. The vermouth adds a complex and sweet taste to these mussels, and the tarragon compliments the vermouth perfectly. These mussels really are fragrant - the whole kitchen is perfumed with the sweet and aromatic smell whilst they are steaming! Serve with good bread and frites (French fries) for a delicious main meal or luncheon dish.
Provided by French Tart
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt the butter with the olive oil in a very large saucepan (one that has a matching lid).
- Add the finely minced garlic and pink shallots and cook over a gentle heat until they are soft but not coloured, for about 5 minutes.
- Add the tarragon, parsley, salt and black pepper, sweat together for about 1 minute.
- Add the vermouth and wine and then tip in the cleaned mussels - give them a good stir and then put the lid on the saucepan and turn up the heat.
- Steam the mussels for about 2 to 8 minutes, this depends on the size of the mussels and if they are at room temperature or chilled; steam them until the shells have opened up.
- Serve the mussels in a large bowl with the cooking liquor poured over the top, and discard any mussels that have not opened up.
- Allow 500g per person for a main meal, with bread and frites.
- Make sure there is a bowl on the table to collect the empty mussel shells, plus plenty of napkins!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.3, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 155.2, Sodium 1489.4, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.2, Protein 60.2
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Terry Jones
j_terry40@yahoo.comThis was my first time cooking mussels and I was so happy with how they turned out! The recipe was easy to follow and the mussels were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.
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ixel@yahoo.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the mussels and they were all asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Maniksingh Maniksingh
m-m15@hotmail.comThese mussels were amazing! The vermouth and herbs gave them a wonderful flavor and the shallots added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.
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tik_t46@gmail.comI made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Samson Ologolo
samson-ologolo32@yahoo.comI love mussels and this recipe is one of my favorites. The vermouth and herbs give the mussels a wonderful flavor and the shallots add a nice sweetness. I highly recommend this dish.
Althea Garrick
a56@gmail.comThis was my first time cooking mussels and I was so happy with how they turned out! The recipe was easy to follow and the mussels were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Sarah Thomas
t22@yahoo.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the mussels and they were all asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Yahir Hernandez
hernandez.y55@hotmail.co.ukThese mussels were amazing! The vermouth and herbs gave them a wonderful flavor and the shallots added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.
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s20@gmail.comI made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
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rubelm@hotmail.frI love mussels and this recipe is one of my favorites. The vermouth and herbs give the mussels a wonderful flavor and the shallots add a nice sweetness. I highly recommend this dish.
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tamim.tm14@gmail.comThis was my first time cooking mussels and I was so happy with how they turned out! The recipe was easy to follow and the mussels were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Zarawar Khan
zarawark@hotmail.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the mussels and they were all asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Sulman Saab
sulman_saab@hotmail.co.ukThese mussels were amazing! The vermouth and herbs gave them a wonderful flavor and the shallots added a nice sweetness. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Gracie Nyambura
gn@hotmail.frI made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
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07@gmail.comI love mussels and this recipe is one of my favorites. The vermouth and herbs give the mussels a wonderful flavor and the shallots add a nice sweetness. I highly recommend this dish.
Alex Lekander
lalex@hotmail.comThis was my first time cooking mussels and I was so happy with how they turned out! The recipe was easy to follow and the mussels were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this dish again.
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h_s21@aol.comI made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the mussels and they were all asking for the recipe. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.
Claire Desoto
d_c@gmail.comThese mussels were so easy to make and they were absolutely delicious! The vermouth and herbs gave them a wonderful flavor. I will definitely be making this dish again.