Moules Frites

Name: Moules Frites
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 3 lbs russet potatoes, sliced; 6 cups vegetable oil; 4 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 4 shallots, minced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

Steamed fresh mussels in a garlic white wine broth served with crisp twice-fried potato fries.

45 minMediumServes 4680 cal/serving

FrenchDinnerStovetopPescatarianHigh FiberHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreePork-Free

Ingredients

3 lbs russet potatoes, sliced
6 cups vegetable oil
4 lbs fresh mussels, scrubbed
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 shallots, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

Soak 3 lbs sliced russet potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and pat dry thoroughly.
2

Heat 6 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 325 degrees F and fry 3 lbs sliced russet potatoes for 5 minutes until soft, then remove to a rack.
3

Increase oil temperature to 375 degrees F and fry russet potatoes again for 3 minutes until crisp and golden.
4

Melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat, then cook 4 minced shallots and 4 minced garlic cloves for 2 minutes until fragrant.
5

Pour in 1 cup dry white wine and bring the liquid to a simmer.
6

Add 4 lbs scrubbed fresh mussels, cover tightly, and cook for 5 minutes until all shells open.
7

Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley and serve immediately with the hot fries.

Questions

Can I make Moules Frites dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 3 tbsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Moules Frites keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Moules Frites?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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