Steamed Mussels with Pommes Frites Recipe

Name: Steamed Mussels with Pommes Frites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups thinly sliced onions; 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel (about 1/2 bulb); Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups thinly sliced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon garlic; 4 cups dry white wine; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads; 4 dozen live mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 1 pound Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut 4 inches by 1/4-inch thick

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups thinly sliced onions
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel (about 1/2 bulb)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups thinly sliced tomatoes
1 tablespoon garlic
4 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon saffron threads
4 dozen live mussels, scrubbed and debearded
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 pound Idaho potatoes, peeled and cut 4 inches by 1/4-inch thick

1
Preheat the fryer.
2
In a large saute pan with a lid, heat the olive oil.
3
When the pan is hot, add the onions and fennel.
4
Season with salt and pepper.
5
Saute for 2 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes and garlic.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Saute for 1 minute.
9
Add the wine, cream and saffron.
10
Bring the mixture to a simmer.
11
Add the mussels and parsley then cover.
12
Simmer for 4 to 6 minutes or until the mussels open.
13
Discard any shells that do not open.
14
Fry the potatoes in oil until golden brown.
15
Remove and drain on paper towels.
16
Season with salt and pepper.
17
To serve, spoon the mussels into a shallow bowls and serve the frites on the side.

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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, 2 cups thinly sliced onions, 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel (about 1/2 bulb), Salt, and more.

Yes, Steamed Mussels with Pommes Frites 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.

Steamed Mussels with Pommes Frites

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