France / Main dishes

Moules mariniere

Name: Moules mariniere
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 portions
Cuisine: France
Ingredients: 1000 g live mussels; 2 shallots, minced; 20 g butter; 150 ml dry white wine; 2 tbsp chopped parsley; 150 g bread, to serve

Mussels steamed with shallots, white wine and parsley.

Prep20 min

Cook10 min

Yield2 portions

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Editorial home-cooking adaptation · Not yet kitchen-tested. Timings are estimates; additional soaking, rising or chilling may apply. Read the complete method before starting.

Ingredients

2 portions

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Let’s make it.

Keep mussels chilled. Scrub and debeard; discard cracked shells and any open mussels that do not close when tapped.
Soften shallots in butter in a large pot for three minutes, add wine and bring to a vigorous simmer.
Add mussels, cover and steam 5–8 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until shells open and flesh is opaque and firm.
Discard any unopened shells. Add parsley and serve promptly with bread, avoiding grit at the bottom of the pot.

A little kitchen note

Buy live shellfish from a reputable supplier; wine does not reliably cook alcohol-free. Untested editorial home-cooking adaptation; timings are estimates.

Allergen notes

Molluscs, milk, wheat; sulphites in wine. This list is a starting point, not a certification of suitability. Check every ingredient label and preparation surface.

Use a food thermometer where relevant. For handling and storage, see our cooking basics and official food-safety links.

A little nourishment.

Illustrative nutrition estimate · Per listed portion (1/2 of the recipe)

Energy: 807 kcal
Protein: 68.2 g
Carbs: 69.0 g
Fat: 21.6 g
Fibre: 3.9 g
Total sugar: 8.8 g
Sodium: 1807 mg

Approximate generic ingredient estimates, not verified nutrition labels. Includes quantified optional ingredients; unquantified “as needed” salt, oils or garnishes may be excluded. Brands, substitutions, portions and cooking change values. Nutrition stays per portion when batch quantities are scaled. How we estimate nutrition

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