MUSSELS WITH GARLIC AND FINES HERBES
Steps:
- Clean the mussels: Scrub them well under cold running water. Debeard them, if necessary, pulling out any wiry fronds coming through the seams of the shells.
- In a large pot or deep sauté pan, combine the white wine, half the shallot, and the bay leaf. Place the mussels on top and cover with a lid. Bring to a boil over high heat to steam open the mussels, 3 to 4 minutes. You may want to give them a stir after 2 minutes to disperse the heat evenly among the mussels. When the mussels have opened (if there are a few that don't, this is an indication that they are dead or bad - discard them), transfer them to four shallow bowls.
- Strain the cooking liquid, through either a coffee filter or several layers of cheesecloth, into a clean pan, add the olive oil, remaining shallot, and garlic, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the mixture slightly; it will condense to an opaque liquid. Taste. If it's too salty, add a little water. Sprinkle the herbs and spoon the sauce over the mussels. Serve promptly, with a tangy baguette torn into large pieces, which you can use to soak up the broth when you're finished with the mussels.
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Tahmina Begum
[email protected]I've never cooked mussels before, but this recipe made it easy. The mussels were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with a side of rice, and it was a perfect meal.
Nimco Ladan
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.
To'lqin
[email protected]I'm allergic to shellfish, so I can't try this recipe. But it looks delicious!
Johnson Oyindamola
[email protected]Delicious! I added a bit of white wine to the sauce and it was perfect.
Md.Shohan Alli
[email protected]This was my first time cooking mussels, and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the mussels were cooked perfectly.
Adenike Adejoke
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the mussels turned out tough and rubbery. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Gayan Danushka
[email protected]Easy to make and very tasty!
Lani Jose
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of mussels, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The mussels were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
Dominic Carroll
[email protected]The mussels were a bit overcooked for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.
Sukman Tamang
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit. The mussels are always tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and addictive. I highly recommend this recipe!
minol Hirushi
[email protected]Followed the recipe and the mussels turned out great! Will definitely make this again.
Oscar Vargas
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy recipe! I used fresh mussels from the fish market, and they were cooked perfectly. The sauce was flavorful and complemented the mussels well. I served it with a side of crusty bread to soak up the sauce, and it was a per