Steamed Mussels in White Wine with Parsley for Two

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The French bistro classic known as moules marinières has just a few simple ingredients—mussels, shallot, garlic, parsley, white wine, and butter—but their combined effect is extraordinary.

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from All-Time Best Dinners for Two

SERVES 2

TIME 30 minutes

Steamed Mussels in White Wine with Parsley for Two
All-Time Best Dinners for Two

A cookbook recipe exclusively for All-Access members from All-Time Best Dinners for Two

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

The mussels are tender and briny, and the rich broth is perfect for sopping up with chunks of a rustic baguette. To make our own scaled-down version for a party of two, we started by sautéing a shallot and a couple of cloves of minced garli...

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