Jul 14 2026
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Hollander Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Amherst Oyster Bar
Time30m
Serves4

garlic chablis sauce, herbs, grilled focaccia (contains gluten)

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Grilled Focaccia

Method

Prepare Mussels

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the fresh mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any dirt or barnacles. Remove the beards by pulling them off firmly.

  2. 2

    Sauté Garlic

    In a large pot, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Wine and Mussels

    Pour in the Chablis wine and bring to a simmer. Add the cleaned mussels, cover the pot, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mussels open up.

  4. 4

    Finish the Sauce

    Once cooked, remove the mussels with a slotted spoon and set aside. Stir in the remaining butter, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper into the broth, letting it bubble for a minute.

Grill Focaccia

  1. 5

    Prepare Focaccia

    Brush the focaccia bread with olive oil on both sides and sprinkle with fresh rosemary.

  2. 6

    Grill Focaccia

    Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the focaccia for about 2-3 minutes on each side until crispy and golden brown.

Serve

  1. 7

    Plate the Dish

    Serve the mussels in a bowl with the garlic Chablis sauce poured over the top. Accompany with grilled focaccia on the side.

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