Moules et Frites, Simplified

Ingredients

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• 2 lb / 900 g mussels, scrubbed and debearded
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup / 240 ml fish or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/2 lb / 680 g frozen French fries

Let’s make it

1. Cook the French fries according to the package directions.
2. In a large pot, melt butter and cook shallot and garlic for 1 minute.
3. Add broth, then add mussels. Cover and steam 5 to 7 minutes until they open.
4. Stir in parsley and pepper. Serve immediately with the fries. Discard any mussels that do not open.