Louis Weil
Try out this simple yet spicy mussel and french fries dish!

Spicy and Savory Mussel Dish

By Louis Weil

Serves 4 people

INGREDIENTS:

3 lbs. mussels, debearded and scrubbed

1 cup white wine

1/2 cup vermouth

3 shallots, chopped fine

1 tbsp. olive oil

1 tbsp. garlic, minced

1 tbsp. spicy mustard

1/2 tbsp. mustard powder

1 tsp. horseradish

salt and pepper to taste

1 lb. french fries, baked or fried

DIRECTIONS:

• Fry or bake french fries and set aside.
• Place chopped shallots and garlic in large Dutch oven with olive oil. Cook for a few minutes until translucent.
• Combine the wine, vermouth, mustard, mustard powder, and horseradish in the pan and stir to mix well.
• Add all of the mussels and place lid securely on top.
• After 4-5 minutes check the mussels to see if they have all opened, discard those that remain closed.
• Plate the mussels and sauce on top of the french fries.

Photo by Sarah Ackerman via Flickr, Creative Commons License