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Patti's Mussels a la Mariniere

SUBMITTED BY: Patti PHOTO BY: LESLEYfromWI

"This dish is reminiscent of dining in an outdoor cafe in the south of France. Serve with crusty bread, and a nice chilled glass of white wine. This exact recipe can also be used for clams."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 74 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  10 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 50 fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 3 green onions, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place mussels in a large bowl with cold water to cover. Let them soak for about 20 minutes to remove any dirt or sand.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-low heat. Add garlic, and saute for one minute, but do not brown. Add the chopped green onion and tomatoes, and cook until almost tender. Pour in the white wine, and stir in the parsley and butter. Bring to a boil, and allow to boil until the liquid has reduced by half, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Add the mussels to the pot, cover and allow to cook until the shells are opened, about 10 minutes. Transfer the mussels and sauce to a large serving bowl, discarding any unopened shells. Bon appetit!
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by Tippy
Very good recipe. I followed the directions on my first dish, but with the 2nd I had to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 8, 2006 by MOLLE888
Awesome recipe! I had never prepared mussels before and these were really simple. I was hoping... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2008 by BUSSKAT
Best mussels we ever had! This was the first time I made mussels and was a little nervous. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2007 by LDUPUY
Of all the mussels recipes, I trusted this one and was not steered wrong! It was amazing, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2003 by CHANGEOLIFE
I loved this recipe with clams! Also, I added a little Herbes de Provence. Definite crowd... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 29, 2006 by SHAUN0203
Wow! Delicious! I subbed sherry for the wine, yellow onion, a 1/2 14 oz can diced tomatoes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2006 by WISEREADER
Absolutely delicious! I doubled the sauce and served over linguini, and I highly recommend... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2006 by Melinda
I LOVE THIS RECIPE! It is just so fresh and delicious. I've even sprinkled some fresh press... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2006 by Trish M
What a bummer! The sauce that got rave reviews was very bland-the parsley looked like spinich... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2005 by Lisa G