Mussels steamed in a white wine, garlic, and pancetta sauce.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine French
Keyword Fries, Mussels, Seafood
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 2people
Equipment
Dutch Oven or Deep Pot
Ingredients
Moules
2lbMusselsfresh
4 ozPancettapre-packaged, cubed
6clovesGarlicminced
1/2Onionwhite or yellow, diced
1tspRed Chili Flakes
1cupWhite WinePino Grigio
1cupBrothchicken or vegetable
2tbspButter
1/2tspsalt
Frites
Frozen Friesshoe string
2tbspParsleyfinely chopped
Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
In a large pot over medium-low heat add the pancetta. Brown pancetta for 5 minutes or until fat has rendered down and most pieces have crisped up. Remove from the pot and set aside for later.
In the pancetta fat add garlic and onions and cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes. Onions and garlic should not brown, if they start to turn down the heat.
Deglaze the pan with white wine, add the chili flakes, and cook off for 3 minutes scraping the bottom of the pot to release any bits.
Add broth, 2 tbsp of butter, and 1/2 tsp of salt.
Add mussels, close the lid and cook for 5-7 minutes or when all the mussels have opened up. gently mix them every few minutes.
While you are preparing the broth, toss the frozen fries in olive oil, a pinch of salt and pepper. Prepare as per instructions. Toss in parsley and parmesan cheese.
Sprinkle pancetta over served mussels with fries.
Notes
If you do not like a little heat reduce the amount of chili flakes or remove them completely.