Lemon Dijon Moules Marinières – Lemon Dijon Steamed Mussels

Lemon Dijon Moules Marinières. Lemon Dijon Steamed Mussels, an incredible appetizer course or spectacular lunch. Add some linguine for an amazing pasta version too.

Lemon Dijon Moules Marinières – Lemon Dijon Steamed Mussels

Lemon Dijon Moules Marinières – Lemon Dijon Steamed Mussels.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Many folks may be choosing to celebrate the occasion this coming weekend  instead of on Tuesday of next week.

That’s a terrific idea, especially if you are celebrating at home. It can give you more time to prepare a meal that’s truly special for your sweetheart.

Lemon Dijon Moules Marinières

Again this year, I’ve put together a Valentine’s Day menu of three courses. Serve up a dinner that will make your Valentine love you even more.

This year the menu has a couple of French twists.

Please note that if I’m ever invited to your house for dinner, this Moules Marinières all you have to serve me. I would be quite happy indeed.

This is a personal favourite seafood dish of mine. Even just looking at the photos for this post, I was salivating.

Always discard any mussels that do not open when cooked.

Lemon Dijon Moules Marinières. A great balance of flavours.

I love the balance of flavours in this dish so much. The sweet mussels, the tangy dijon, the ocean saltiness, the richness of the cream are all wonderful.

The bright, fresh, sharpness of the wine, lemon and herbs balance it all nicely. To me, it is perfect.

But please don’t forget the best French baguette you can get your hands on. You’ll definitely need it for dunking into the beautiful broth at the bottom of the bowl.

You’ll want to soak up every last drop.

Lemon Dijon Moules Marinières – Lemon Dijon Steamed Mussels

This recipe is also an ideal dinner party suggestion, either as an appetizer/starter course or as the entrée

Want to transform the dish into a main course? Simply add some cooked linguine right at the end for an exceptional pasta version of this tasty meal.

Won’t your special someone be impressed?

Happy Valentine’s Day! 

Please check out the other two courses in our Valentine’s Day Dinner Menu:

Steak Frites with Cabernet Thyme Gravy

Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Raspberry Sauce

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Lemon Dijon Moules Marinières

Yield: 4 as an appetizer course

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Lemon Dijon Steamed Mussels, an incredible appetizer course or spectacular lunch. Add some linguine for an amazing pasta version too.

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Ingredients

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• 2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned
• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 large shallots, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 zest and juice of lemon only
• ¼ cup whipping cream
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 large tomato, pulp and seeds removed, then diced small
• salt and pepper to season
• ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Wash the mussels and pull off any beards that may still be attached to the shell. A pair of needle-nose pliers works well for this. Discard any mussels with cracked or broken shells and those that do not remain closed.
2. In a large Dutch oven or a stainless steel wok with a lid, melt the butter over medium heat and add the garlic and shallots. Lightly season with salt and pepper. Sauté for a minute or two, just enough to soften the shallots a little.
3. Add the wine and boil for about 3 minutes or so to reduce the volume of the liquid by about 1/3.
4. Add the mussels to the pot and cover immediately. Shake the pan occasionally and steam the mussels for only 3 minutes.
5. Remove the mussels to a plate but keep the liquid in the pot. Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, whipping cream and Dijon mustard. Stir until well blended. Taste the liquid and add a final seasoning of salt and pepper if needed. The salt from the mussels usually seasons the liquid sufficiently.
6. Add the mussels back to the pan, sprinkle on the tomatoes and then put the lid back on the pot. Steam for an additional minute or 2 to reheat the mussels only.
7. Remove the mussels to large serving bowls and pour the liquid from the pot all over them.
8. Serve with toasted, buttered pieces of baguette to dunk in the sauce.

Notes

This recipe is also excellent served with linguine.

Nutrition Information

Yield

4

Serving Size

1 serving
Amount Per Serving Calories 305Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 9gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 76mgSodium 595mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 15g

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