# Moules Marinières - Sailor Style Mussels

Moules Marinières is a classic French preparation of mussels that literally translates as sailor-style mussels, traditionally made with fresh catch, wine, herbs, and butter.

- Total time: 5 min
- Cuisine: French
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 lbs fresh mussels
- 6 cloves garlic - pressed
- 2 shallots, finely diced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme or herb of your choice
- Salt
- pepper
- 1 cup White wine
- 3 Tbsp Butter
- 2 Tbsp Heavy Cream
- Crusty bread for serving
- avocado oil

## Instructions

1. Clean mussels thoroughly, making sure to remove the beards.
2. If any are open, give them a gentle tap. If they don’t close, toss them.
3. If any are broken open, toss those as well.
4. In a pot over medium heat, add some avocado oil, shallots and garlic.
5. Sautee until fragrant.
6. Add mussels, white wine, butter, heavy cream, salt and pepper.
7. Cover and steam.
8. When they open, they are done - about 3-5 minutes.
9. Serve with crusty bread.

## Equipment

- pot

## Tips

- Clean mussels thoroughly, making sure to remove the beards.
- If any mussels are open, give them a gentle tap; if they don’t close, toss them.
- Toss any broken open mussels.
- Mussels are done when they open, which takes about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve with crusty bread.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTSGPBc9w/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/eb96a72a-76c5-4e8c-9cfa-83df30a6c675
- Extracted: 2026-07-13

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