Moules Marinières, Family Style

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 dry white wine substitute: fish or vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 baguette, for serving

Let’s make it

1. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
2. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook shallot and garlic for 1 minute.
3. Add broth and pepper, then add the mussels. Cover and steam 5 to 7 minutes, shaking the pot once or twice, until they open.
4. Stir in parsley and serve with baguette. Discard any mussels that stay closed.