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Authentic Mouclade: Classic French Mussels in Creamy White Wine Sauce

  • Preparation: 20 min
  • Cooking: 30 min
  • Complexity: Easy

Ingredients for 6 people

  • 4kg mussels
  • 1 onion
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Butter
  • 50cl white wine
  • 50g flour
  • 2 egg yolks
  • Parsley
  • Salt and pepper
  • ½ lemon

Preparation

Scrape and thoroughly wash the mussels under cold water, discarding any that are open or damaged.

In a large pot, sauté the finely chopped onion in a knob of butter until softened. Pour in the white wine, add the mussels, and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until they open.

Strain the cooking juices through a fine sieve and reserve.

Remove the mussels from their shells once cooled slightly, discarding the empty shells.

In the same pot, melt more butter, stir in the flour to make a roux, then gradually whisk in the reserved cooking juices and a splash of water for a smooth sauce. Add the minced garlic, season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice. Temper by slowly adding a ladle of hot sauce, then stir back into the pot. Gently combine with the shelled mussels.

Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley and serve hot.