French Country Mussels

Transport your taste buds to the rustic countryside of France with this exquisite recipe for French Country Mussels. Fresh, plump mussels are simmered in a fragrant broth of dry white wine, chicken or seafood stock, and a splash of creamy richness, enhanced with aromatic thyme, bay leaf, and garlic. The addition of heavy cream adds a luxurious touch, while a sprinkle of fresh parsley completes the dish with a burst of brightness. This quick and easy dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it perfect for a weeknight treat or an impressive dinner party starter. Serve these delectable mussels with a warm, crusty baguette to soak up every drop of the flavorful broth—an essential part of the French countryside experience. Keywords: French country mussels, mussels recipe, wine and cream sauce, quick seafood dish, easy French recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh mussels
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium, finely diced yellow onion
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken or seafood stock
• 0.25 cup heavy cream
• 3 sprigs fresh thyme
• 3 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 loaf, for serving baguette or crusty bread

Directions

Step 1

Clean and debeard the mussels. Discard any with cracked shells or those that don’t close when tapped.

Step 2

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter with the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour in the white wine and chicken or seafood stock. Add the thyme sprigs, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 6

Add the mussels to the pot. Cover with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the pot from heat. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and stir gently to combine.

Step 9

Serve the mussels in bowls with plenty of the broth. Pair with slices of fresh baguette or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1996.8 grams (1996.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3242

Total Fat 86.90g	111%
Saturated Fat 26.80g	134%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 572mg	191%
Sodium 6748mg	293%
Total Carbohydrate 318.20g	116%
Dietary Fiber 11.20g	40%
Total Sugars 11.20g
Protein 255.30g	511%

Vitamin D 811IU	4056%
Calcium 791mg	61%
Iron 47mg	258%
Potassium 4436mg	94%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 25.4%

Protein: 33.2%

Carbs: 41.4%