Mussel Stew with Pineau Des Charentes Recipe

Name: Mussel Stew with Pineau Des Charentes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups white wine dry; 2 each bay leaves; 1 tablespoon thyme chopped; 1 pinch saffron threads powdered; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 2 pounds mussels scrubbed, debeared; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup shallots chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic chopped; 2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose; ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream; ⅓ cup parsley leaves chopped; 2 tablespoons pineau des charentes; 3 tablespoons white grape juice

Servings: persons

2 cups white wine dry
2 each bay leaves
1 tablespoon thyme chopped
1 pinch saffron threads powdered
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 pounds mussels scrubbed, debeared
3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup shallots chopped
1 tablespoon garlic chopped
2 tablespoons flour, all-purpose
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
⅓ cup parsley leaves chopped
2 tablespoons pineau des charentes
3 tablespoons white grape juice

1
Combine first 5 ingredients in large Dutch oven over high heat.
2
Boil 3 minutes.
3
Add mussels.
4
Cover and cook until mussels open, about 4 minutes.
5
Remove from heat.
6
Using slotted spoon, transfer mussels to serving bowl, discarding any that do not open; cover and keep warm.
7
Reserve cooking liquid.
8
Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
9
Add shallots and garlic and saute 3 minutes.
10
Add flour and stir 1 minute.
11
Whisk in reserved cooking liquid.
12
Boil until reduced to 3/4 cup, about 7 minutes.
13
Whisk in cream and parsley.
14
Reduce heat to medium and simmer until liquid is reduced to 1 cup, about 3 minutes.
15
Mix in Pineau des Charentes.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
Pour sauce over mussels and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups white wine dry, 2 each bay leaves, 1 tablespoon thyme chopped, 1 pinch saffron threads powdered, and more.

Yes, Mussel Stew with Pineau Des Charentes falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Mussel Stew with Pineau Des Charentes

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