Mussels marinière
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- Step 1
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Scrub mussels, remove beards and discard cracked shells and live mussels that do not close when tapped.
- Step 2
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Soften shallots in butter 3 minutes in a large lidded pot; add wine and bring to a boil.
- Step 3
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Add mussels, cover and steam 5–7 minutes, shaking the pot gently.
- Step 4
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Discard unopened mussels; add parsley and pepper and serve promptly with cooking broth.
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Recipe notes & food safety
Editorial draft — cooking, timing and origin review pending. Kitchen testing: not tested. Origin review is pending; no historical attribution is claimed.
Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving illustrations are AI-generated.