White Wine Steamed Mussels Recipe
Saffron Cream - Pommes Frites - Aioli
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Ingredients
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Mussels
Pommes Frites
Aioli
Method
Cooking Mussels
- 1
Prepare the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells to remove any debris. Remove any beards and discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
- 2
- 3
Steam the Mussels
Add the rinsed mussels to the pot along with the white wine and saffron threads. Cover and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
- 4
Finish with Cream
Stir in the heavy cream and chopped parsley. Cook for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat.
Making Pommes Frites
- 5
Prepare Potatoes
Peel and cut the russet potatoes into thin strips. Soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 6
Making Aioli
- 7
Combine Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, egg yolk, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- 8
Emulsify
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while whisking continuously until the mixture thickens. Season with salt to taste.
