🦪 Mouclade from the West with Bouchot Mussels from Mont-Saint-Michel Bay

An iconic specialty of the Atlantic coast, mouclade is a delicious dish of mussels topped with a creamy sauce flavored with white wine, shallots, and spices. A hearty recipe that evokes the feeling of a seaside holiday!

⏱️ Preparation time: 20 minutes

🔥 Cooking time: 20 minutes

📊 Difficulty: Easy

🍽️ Servings: 4

📝 Ingredients

2 kg bouchot mussels from Mont-Saint-Michel Bay

3 finely chopped shallots

2 minced garlic cloves

20 cl dry white wine

25 cl heavy cream

40 g butter

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 egg yolk

1 teaspoon mild curry powder

1 pinch of saffron (optional)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Salt and freshly ground pepper

👨‍🍳 Detailed preparation

1️⃣ Prepare the mussels

Sort the mussels and discard any that are open or broken.

Scrape the shells if necessary, then rinse them thoroughly under cold water.

Drain well.

2️⃣ Open the mussels

In a large pot, heat the olive oil and half the butter.

Add the shallots and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes without browning.

Pour in the white wine and bring to a boil.

Add the mussels, cover, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring regularly, until they have all opened.

Remove the mussels with a slotted spoon.

Carefully strain the cooking liquid and set it aside.

3️⃣ Prepare the mouclade sauce

In the same pot, melt the remaining butter.

Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Pour in about 200 ml of the strained mussel cooking liquid.

Add the mild curry powder and saffron.

Let it simmer for a few minutes over low heat.

Then stir in the crème fraîche.

4️⃣ Thicken the sauce

In a bowl, whisk the egg yolk with a tablespoon of cream taken from the hot sauce.

Gradually pour this mixture into the pot, stirring constantly.

⚠️ Do not let it boil to prevent the yolk from curdling.

The sauce should become velvety and slightly thickened.

5️⃣ Finish the mussels

Return the mussels to the sauce.

Gently stir to allow them to absorb the flavors.

Add the chopped fresh parsley.

Season generously with pepper and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

6️⃣ Serving

Serve immediately in large, deep plates or small casseroles.

Serve with:

Crispy homemade fries 🍟

Steamed potatoes 🥔

Toasted country bread 🥖

A glass of chilled dry white wine 🍷

🌟 Chef's Tips

✅ Bouchot mussels are naturally plump and slightly sweet, perfect for this recipe.

✅ For an even more refined sauce, add a few strands of saffron infused in a tablespoon of hot water.

✅ Avoid adding salt until the end: the mussel juice already provides plenty of flavor.

✅ Prepare the sauce just before serving to preserve its creamy texture.

🦪✨ Western-Style Mouclade with Bouchot Mussels ✨🦪 Head to the Atlantic coast with this delicious mouclade! Tender and flavorful bouchot mussels coated in a creamy white wine sauce with shallots and mild curry. A comforting dish that evokes the scent of sea spray and holidays by the sea. 🌊😋

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