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Moules Frites in White Wine with Pancetta

Mussels steamed in a white wine, garlic, and pancetta sauce.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine French
Keyword Fries, Mussels, Seafood
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 people

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven or Deep Pot

Ingredients

Moules

  • 2 lb Mussels fresh
  • 4 oz Pancetta pre-packaged, cubed
  • 6 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 Onion white or yellow, diced
  • 1 tsp Red Chili Flakes
  • 1 cup White Wine Pino Grigio
  • 1 cup Broth chicken or vegetable
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Frites

  • Frozen Fries shoe string
  • 2 tbsp Parsley finely 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.