Mussels in Onion and Butter Sauce (Moules Mariniere)

Easy
🥐 French
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1

6 shallots, chopped

2

1 clove of garlic

3

¼ cup butter

4

¼ cup dry sherry

5

½ a bay leaf

6

3 quarts scrubbed, bearded mussels

7

¼ cup chopped parsley

8

Salt

9

Pepper

Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1

Sauté the shallots with the garlic clove in ¼ cup butter until golden.

2

Place wine and bay leaf in a large skillet.

3

Add the sautéed shallots and mussels, salt, and plenty of pepper.

4

Agitate pan for 6–8 minutes on moderate-high heat. Allow mussels to cook evenly, removing them from the heat once the shells open.

6–8 minutes

5

Discard any mussels that did not open.

6

Pour mussels into heated bowls.

7

Sprinkle with parsley and serve.