Mussels Meuniere

Mussels Meuniere is a classic French dish that features fresh mussels cooked in a flavorful sauce made from butter, white wine, garlic, shallots, and fresh herbs. The dish is finished with a squeeze of lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley, making it a delightful and elegant seafood entrée.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Total Time 22

Course Main Course

Cuisine French

Servings pot

Calories 200 kcal

Ingredients

2 oz butter
½ lemon , freshly squeezed
1 tsp garlic , chopped
1 whole shallot , sliced
1 oz fresh tarragon
4 oz white wine
2 oz clam juice
½ oz parsley , chopped
20 large black mussels
salt and pepper , to taste

Wine Pairing

White Blend

Instructions

HEAT and melt butter in sauté pan. When butter is melted sauté the shallots and garlic.
ADD tarragon, white wine and clam juice and bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
ADD the mussels for 5 to 10 minutes or until the shells open.
STIR in the chopped parsley and season with salt, pepper and lemon juice.
POUR mussels into a large bowl and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Keyword french cuisine, french food, mussels, Mussels Meuniere, seafood, shellfish, steamed mussels, white wine sauce

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