STEAMED MUSSELS WITH SAUCE AURORE

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Rich, creamy, and most times decadent, bistro food , these mussels and sauce make a delicious appetizer course, or you can serve them as entree with classic pommes frites.

Provided by Claudia Wey

Categories     Mussels

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs mussels
1/4 cup shallot, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups fish stock or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup tomatoes, crushed
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon leaves, minced

Steps:

  • Soak mussels in a bowl of fresh water for 15 minutes. Discard any mussels that are open, broken, chipped or damaged.
  • If necessary remove and discard the beard from each mussel pulling it firmly with your fingers.
  • Remove mussels from soaking water; discard the water.
  • Use a stiff brush to scrub off any sand or barnacles stuck to the shell.
  • Place scrubbed mussels in a bowl of fresh water.
  • Sweat shallot and garlic, uncovered, in oil in a large saute pan over medium-low heat until soft 3-5 minutes.
  • Deglaze pan with wine, increase heat to medium, and simmer until liquid is reduced, about 5 minutes.
  • Add butter, stirring until melted.
  • Whisk flour into butter-shallot mixture; cook until roux is golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Whisk Fish Stock into mixture until smooth, the stir in tomatoes.
  • Add mussels and steam them, covered until shells open, 5-8 minutes.
  • Discard any mussels that remains unopened.
  • Toss parsley and tarragon with mussels and sauce.
  • Transfer mussels and sauce to shallow bowls; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.3, Fat 16.4, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 63.8, Sodium 589.7, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 21.1

Abraham Luyando
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This recipe was a disaster. The mussels were overcooked and the sauce was bland.


Mdajij Mdajij
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I've never had mussels before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. The mussels were delicious and the sauce was amazing.


YOUSAF KTK
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The mussels are tender and the sauce is creamy and flavorful.


Pain Man
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This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes.


Md Rubel Hasan
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Meh, it was just okay.


Manji Spice
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This is my new go-to mussel recipe! The sauce is so good that I could drink it. I've made it several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Digyan Karki
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Followed the recipe and the mussels came out perfectly cooked, and the sauce had a nice balance of flavors.


Bawafa Janan
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I made this for a dinner party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the mussels and the sauce was a perfect pairing. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Abir Jahid
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I followed the recipe to a T and the mussels turned out tough and rubbery. Not sure what went wrong.


Waleed Satti
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I'm not usually a fan of mussels, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the mussels were tender and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again!


Maruf Kb
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These mussels were absolutely delicious and the sauce was a perfect complement. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out beautifully. I served them with a side of roasted potatoes and asparagus and it was a hit with my family.


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