Moules Belgian Mussels
A wonderful bowlful of mussels that are as delicious as they are fun to eat
Servings 4
Calories 389kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. Fresh mussels de-bearded and cleaned
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 1 shallot finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped finely
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 teaspoon pernod optional
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche optional
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, put in the oil, onion, shallot and garlic cook over a medium low heat, just until they are slightly soft.
- Add in the chopped herbs, Pernod if being used and mix in the onion mixture.
- Add the mussels into the pan and cover with the white wine, bring slowly to a boil, stirring occasionally.
- Continue cooking until the mussels have opened, this takes between 2 and 5 minutes.
- Discard any mussels that did not open.
- Add the creme fraiche if using and cover until ready to serve with the frites.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 509IU | Vitamin C: 24mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 9mg