Mussels steamed with white wine, shallots, butter, and parsley, served with crisp fries in the Northern French and Belgian style.
25 min prep 30 min cook
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Brush the mussels under cold water, debeard them, and discard any open mussels that do not close.
Cut the potatoes into sticks, soak for 10 minutes, and dry well.
Pre-fry the potatoes at 160°C for 6 minutes.
Melt the butter in a wide pot and soften the shallots and garlic for 3 minutes.
Add the white wine, mussels, salt, and black pepper, cover, and cook for 6 minutes until the mussels open.
Fry the potatoes at 185°C for 4 minutes until crisp, then salt them.
Add parsley to the mussels, discard closed mussels, and serve with the fries.
💡 Tip: Discard mussels that remain closed after cooking.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve in a wide bowl with fries and, if desired, a garlic yogurt dip.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~520
kcal calories
32
g protein
54
g carbs
20
g fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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