Moules Mariniere

Name: Moules Mariniere
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds (about 65 small) mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 2 tablespoon unsalted butter; 1 cup dry, light white wine, such as Muscadet or Pinot Grigio; 2 shallots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup); Pinch of coarse salt; 4 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Shallots, butter, thyme, and white wine give classic flavor to this easy, casual -- and traditional -- dish. Serve with a crusty baguette to soak up the broth.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, September 2005

Servings

Ingredients

2 pounds (about 65 small) mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup dry, light white wine, such as Muscadet or Pinot Grigio
2 shallots, finely chopped (about 3/4 cup)
Pinch of coarse salt
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Directions

1. Put mussels, butter, wine, shallots, salt, and thyme in a medium pot. Cover, and cook over high heat, shaking pot occasionally, until mussels open, about 4 minutes. (Discard any unopened shells.) Sprinkle with parsley; gently toss. Divide mussels and broth among 4 deep bowls.