How to Make Moules Marinières | Sailor-Style Mussels

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic white wine

💰Cheaper: vegetable broth

Vegetable broth provides moisture and flavor without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats, while margarine is a cost-effective alternative.

Clean the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells and removing beards.

In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat until foamy.

Add chopped shallots and minced garlic; sauté until soft, about 2-3 minutes.

Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer.

Add the cleaned mussels to the pot; cover with a lid.

Steam the mussels for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until they open.

Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.

Stir in chopped parsley and season with black pepper and salt to taste.

Serve the mussels in a bowl with the broth poured over them.

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