Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMussel & Burger BarMussels Recipe

Mussels Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Appetizer $16.00 / Entrée $20.00 Add House Pomme Frites $4.99 / Fresh P.E.I Mussels pick any sauce, served with local bakery artisan bread, additional bread $.99

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Ingredients

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Mussels

House Pomme Frites

Artisan Bread

Method

Mussels Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells with a brush. Remove any beards (the fibrous strands) using your fingers.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and diced shallots, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Wine and Mussels

    Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Add the cleaned mussels, cover the pot, and cook for about 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally until mussels have opened.

  4. 4

    Finish with Seasoning

    Remove from heat, and stir in chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Discard any mussels that did not open.

House Pomme Frites Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel the potatoes and cut them into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick). Rinse in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

  2. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pot or fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 7

    Fry the Potatoes

    Carefully add the potato strips in small batches to the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 8

    Season the Fries

    While still hot, sprinkle the fries with salt to taste.

Serving the Dish

  1. 9

    Plate the Mussels

    Serve the mussels in a large bowl, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

  2. 10

    Serve with Fries and Bread

    Accompany the mussels with a side of house pomme frites and slices of local artisan bread.

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