Mussels and Fries Americain Recipe

Name: Mussels and Fries Americain
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium Spanish onion, coarsely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped; 2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded (see page 250), and pureed; 2 cups bottled clam juice; 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1 cup fresh spinach leaves; 1 to 2 tablespoons honey; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 pounds cultivated black mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Fries Americain (page 164; optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium Spanish onion, coarsely chopped
4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded (see page 250), and pureed
2 cups bottled clam juice
1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1 to 2 tablespoons honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup dry white wine
2 pounds cultivated black mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Fries Americain (page 164; optional)

1
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or medium pot over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
4
Add the poblano puree and clam juice and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
5
Add the coconut milk and simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
6
Transfer the mixture to a blender, add the spinach and honey, season with salt and pepper, and blend the green chile broth until smooth.
7
Rinse out the pot and return to the stove over high heat.
8
Add the wine, bring to a boil, and reduce by half, 3 minutes.
9
Add the green chile broth and bring to a boil.
10
Stir in the mussels, cover the pot, and cook until the mussels open, 4 to 5 minutes.
11
Discard any that do not open.
12
Add the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
13
Spoon the mussels and broth into bowls and serve with the fries on the side if desired.

199

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium Spanish onion, coarsely chopped, 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped, 2 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded (see page 250), and pureed, and more.

Yes, Mussels and Fries Americain 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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Mussels and Fries Americain

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