Simple Moules-Frites
- 6 dozen mussels, cleaned and de-bearded (scrubbed and remove the fuzzy part)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, for cooking
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 beer, we recommend a wheat beer
- coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- In a large pot over medium to high heat add the butter.
- Saute the shallots and garlic until soft.
- Add the beer and bring to a simmer.
- Add the cleaned mussels and cover.
- Steam until the mussels are open, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the herbs and season the broth with salt and pepper.
- Serve with French fries.
mussels, unsalted butter, shallots, garlic, fresh parsley, fresh tarragon, beer, salt
Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/simple-moules-frites-recipe/ (may not work)