Name: Classic Steamed Mussels
Yield: Serves 4 to 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon crushed fennel seeds; Big pinch of crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 6 tablespoons (90 ml) unsalted butter or olive oil; 1 cup (125 g) finely chopped onions; 2 cups (480 ml) dry white wine; ⅓ cup (17 g) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; Crusty French bread, for serving; Freshly ground pepper; 4 pounds (1.8 kg) mussels in the shell, rinsed and debearded

Preparation info

Serves
4 to 6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Hog Island Book of Fish & Seafood

By John Ash

Published 2023

About

Mussels are typically steamed in white wine with other flavorings and served in their savory broth. The famous Belgian dish moules frites, accompanies them with a pile of thin French fries served with a little bowl of mayonnaise for dipping the fries. Use the recipe for chips to make the fries, but note that if you want a more authentic experience, cut the fries to ¼-inch (6-mm) width and reduce the frying time slightly. Crusty bread is a must to se