Classic French Mussels Recipe - Moules Marinière with White Wine & Garlic Butter Sauce

Here’s one of the most simple and romantic recipes you can add to your cooking arsenal - a classic French mussels recipe - also known as Moules Marinière - served with white wine and garlic butter sauce. This timeless French bistro dish can be found on menus throughout Paris and London, as well as most seafood restaurants here in California. It looks fancy and complicated, but in fact it’s one of the easiest dishes you can make. Serve with a good crusty French roll or crispy salted French fries as an accompaniment. You’re going to love this! Classic French Mussels Recipe - Moules Marinière with White Wine & Garlic Butter Sauce 1.5 pounds fresh mussels (we used Penn Cove, Washington mussels) 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 2 heaping tablespoons of my garlic-shallot puree (or) 4 cloves garlic and one small shallot, minced 1 cup Chardonnay, or other white wine 1/2 cup heavy cream 4 tablespoons Kerrygold Irish butter (we used salted) 1/4 cup of chopped Italian parsley Kosher salt to taste Accompany with: