Karen's Smooth French Milk Mussels

Dive into the irresistible elegance of *Karen's Smooth French Milk Mussels*, a refined twist on the classic moules marinières. This recipe combines tender, fresh mussels with a luxurious creamy broth infused with whole milk, heavy cream, and fragrant herbs like thyme and parsley. A splash of dry white wine adds a delicate zing, while sautéed shallots and garlic lend aromatic depth to the dish. Perfectly balanced with a hint of sea salt and freshly ground pepper, this meal is both comforting and sophisticated. Serve these succulent mussels with crusty baguette slices to savor every velvety drop of the broth. Ready in just 35 minutes, this French-inspired delight is ideal for cozy dinners or elegant entertaining. Keywords: French mussels recipe, creamy mussels, mussels in milk broth, quick seafood dinner, Karen’s French mussels.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh mussels
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 small, finely chopped shallots
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1.5 cups whole milk
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 4 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 sliced, for serving baguette

Directions

Step 1

Clean and debeard the mussels under cold running water. Discard any that are cracked or do not close when tapped. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the unsalted butter and olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, being careful not to let it burn.

Step 4

Pour in the dry white wine and bring to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 5

Stir in the whole milk, heavy cream, thyme sprigs, bay leaf, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the broth warm through for 3-4 minutes, but do not let it boil.

Step 6

Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with a tight-fitting lid. Allow the mussels to steam for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that remain closed.

Step 7

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Taste the broth and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary.

Step 8

Serve the mussels immediately in bowls, ladling the creamy broth over the top. Garnish with extra parsley if desired. Serve with fresh slices of baguette for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1782.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2830.4

Total Fat 138.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 58.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 738.2mg	0%
Sodium 5707.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 117.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g	0%
Total Sugars 25.6g
Protein 232.9g	0%

Vitamin D 972.2IU	0%
Calcium 1167.3mg	0%
Iron 39.6mg	0%
Potassium 4502.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.1%

Protein: 35.2%

Carbs: 17.7%