Moules a la Mariniere (Mussels Mariner Style) Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 quart mussels – preferably large, thoroughly cleaned and bearded
• 1 cup water
• Salt and pepper
• Whole peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 carrot, cut into small pieces
• 1 medium onion, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup white wine

How to cook Moules a la Mariniere (Mussels Mariner Style):

• Place water into a pot. Add salt, pepper, a few bruised peppercorns, thyme, bay leaves, clove garlic, parsley, carrot, and onion. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add white wine and mussels. Place a cover on the pot and cook over medium heat for approximately 10 minutes or until the mussel shells have opened. Discard any that do not open.
• Serve the mussels in their shells in a tureen swimming in their broth, or in individual deep soup plates with as much broth as the plates will hold.
• Serve the Moules a la Mariniere immediately with the French bread croutons for dipping.

Note:
The Moules a la Mariniere (Mussels Mariner Style) recipe easy to cook and so good!

Comments:
This is a traditional dish of France. Moules a la Mariniere best served with French fries and mayonnaise or simply delicious served alone!

Tips on how to prepare mussels for cooking.

This recipe for Moules a la Mariniere (Mussels Mariner Style) serves/makes: 4 servings

Main Ingredient: Mussels
Preparation Method: Soup/Stew
Cuisine: French