I love simple, good food that can be prepared in no time when I have lazy day or guests over and rather would like to spend time with them than at my stove. Moules Marinères are perfect for such purposes, it's easy, light, delicious and - very glamorous!
The Recipe
5 pounds clean mussels
1 onion, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
1 clove garlic, diced
1/4 cup olive oil
3/4 cup dry (important!) white wine
1 bay leaf
1 handfull of flat parsley stalks, leaves reserved and chopped to garnish
Sauté onion, shallot and garlic in olive oil until transparent. Add bay leaf, parsley stalks and wine (dry, don't forget) cook one minute. Add the mussels, cover and cook over medium heat (shake occasionally) until shells are open (about 5 minutes). Do not overcook. Remove unopened mussels.
Ladle into bowls, sprinkle on the parsley leaves, and serve with pepper and the best, crispiest baguette you can find (drive all across town, if needed).
Serves 4
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