Drunken Mussels with Paprika Garlic French Fries

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne adds heat and is often less expensive.

parsley

🥗Healthier: coriander

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can be more affordable and have a long shelf life.

Wash and pat dry 3 medium-sized yukon gold potatoes.

Cut off the ends of the potatoes and slice them vertically into 1/4 inch slices.

Cut the slices into french fries about 1/2 inch apart, adding them to a large bowl as you go.

Add 1 tbsp of extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tsp of sweet smoked Spanish paprika, a generous tsp of garlic powder, a generous 1/2 tsp of fine sea salt, and some freshly cracked black pepper to the bowl with the fries; mix until well combined.

Transfer the coated fries to a baking tray lined with parchment paper in a single layer.

Preheat the oven to 250°C (475°F) and bake the fries.

Finely dice 1/2 of an onion and mince 3 cloves of garlic.

Cut 8-9 cherry tomatoes in half and finely chop a handful of fresh parsley.

Rinse 1.5 lbs of fresh mussels under cold running water, removing the beard and scrubbing off barnacles.

Heat a fry pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil.

After heating the oil for 2 minutes, add the diced onions and minced garlic, mixing continuously for about 2 minutes to prevent burning.

Add the cherry tomato halves to the pan and mix for about 3 minutes.

Season the mixture with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper, mixing until well combined.

Add 1/2 of a 12 oz can of beer (Amstel) to the pan, along with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a handful of chopped parsley.

Add the cleaned mussels to the pan and mix to combine, then cover with a lid.

Cook the mussels for exactly 5 minutes, then remove the lid to check if they are cooked.

Once cooked, remove from heat and garnish with more freshly chopped parsley.

After 30 minutes, take the fries out of the oven and transfer them to a dish.

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