
Being the awesome bf that he is, the Boy saw that I had recently pinned an image of moules frites saying that it was my favorite meal ever and so he decided to recreate it for Valentine's Day dinner. Well he went above and beyond putting his own twist on the dish that seriously stepped it up a few levels.
Read more after the jump for ingredients and recipe...

- 2 lbs mussels**
- 1 large onion, jullienned
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium shallots, minced
- 6 oz white dry wine
- handful of mushrooms, I think he used cremini or shitake, wiped clean and diced
- bacon, 6-7 strips diced
- butter
- thyme
- cream
- salt and pepper


- Wash mussels and prep ingredients.
- Saute the bacon in a large skillet until browned and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a plate with paper towel to degrease.
- Skim off about half of the bacon fat from skillet and discard. Saute onions in skillet over medium-low heat for approximately 5 minutes.
- Add shallots, garlic, and mushrooms to skillet and continue to saute for several 3-5 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper and add the wine. Bring to a boil and then immediately reduce to a simmer.
- Add the mussels and thyme. Cook for 7-8 minutes covered or until all mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that have not opened.
- Add some cream (2-ish tablespoons) and the bacon.

What is your favorite meal memory?

This looks beyond delicious. Mussels are one of my favorite dishes, but never had it with mushrooms before. Will need to try! XO
ReplyDeleteI've never had it w/mushrooms either but my husband makes mussels and frites all the time! We'll have to try this recipe for something different- definitely one of the best meals ever.
ReplyDeleteMy fave!!!!! I once ate about 100 of them in one sitting... I just couldn't stop. Definitely have to try this recipe!
ReplyDeleteI LOOOOOOVE MUSSELS, like I could eat them every day of the week :) I really want to try this recipe out!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of him! This looks amazing, my boyfriend would be SO happy if I made him this. Hmmm.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! I need to make these - thank you for the recipe.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a mussels fan but I'm pretty sure this could make me one! Love the shameless begging being called out - it happens to all of us :)
ReplyDeleteUM yes please!!! This looks phenom!
ReplyDeleteMussels are one of the best dishes ever. Easy, yet somehow still very indulgent. Sounds like a delicious and lovely Valentine's Day supper!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness...one of my favorite meals. We got it practically every night that we were in Paris!
ReplyDeleteooooooh so yummy!
ReplyDeleteI can imagine the delicious aroma as this dish simmers on the stove! Yummy - bread, a little wine and I'm in heaven :)
ReplyDeleteYum!! Aaaand now I'm craving mussels for dinner!
ReplyDeleteThese photos seriously induced some salivation. After eating the mussel, I'd for sure continue to suck on those shells. Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteThis looks so yum! I havent eaten mussels since jan!! I'm getting a major seafood craving now!
ReplyDeletexx
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