Moules a La Moutarde (Mussels in a Mustard Cream Sauce)

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 10

Moules a La Moutarde- A creamy French recipe for seafood lovers

Moules a La Moutarde (Mussels in a Mustard Cream Sauce)

by The Chefin Seafood

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

687

Sugar

Fat

46g

Moules a La Moutarde is a traditional French seafood dish that is popular all over the world. The dish features plump and juicy mussels coated in a creamy and flavorful sauce made from Dijon mustard and heavy cream. The addition of saffron gives the dish a unique aroma and flavor. The dish has an irresistible and creamy texture that will leave you wanting more. Moules a La Moutarde is perfect for entertaining guests or as a hearty meal for special occasions.

Instructions

1.	In a large skillet or pot, sauté the minced shallot in a tablespoon of oil over medium heat for about 2 minutes or until soft.
2.	Add the white wine and raise the heat to high. Bring it to a boil and cook until the wine is reduced by half.
3.	Add the mussels to the pot and toss with the wine and shallot mixture.
4.	Cover the pot and steam the mussels until they open, this will take around 4-5 minutes.
5.	Now remove the mussels from the pot using a slotted spoon and put them aside in a bowl.
6.	In the same pot or skillet, lower the heat and add the Dijon mustard, cream, saffron, salt & pepper in the pot.
7.	Whisk these ingredients until it forms a thick and creamy sauce.
8.	Now add the mussels to the sauce and toss them until they get coated well with the sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes and serve immediately.

PROS

Moules a La Moutarde is a delicious and creamy French seafood recipe that is also easy to make and extremely flavorful.

The dish offers great taste and requires very little prep time.
It also provides nutrients such as protein, vitamin B12, and selenium.

CONS

Moules a La Moutarde is high in fat and cholesterol, which can be an issue for people who need to watch their fat and cholesterol intake.

Some people may have an allergy to mussels, and it is always important to check for allergies before consuming any seafood dish.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Mussels are rich in vitamin B12, which is important for healthy brain function and for the formation of red blood cells. They are also a good source of protein and minerals such as selenium.
Saffron, an ingredient used in the Moules a La Moutarde recipe, is a spice often used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory properties.

	1 small shallot , minced
	1/4 cup dry white wine
	1 lb fresh mussels , cleaned
	1 tablespoon Dijon mustard , strong
	1/3 cup heavy cream
	1/4 teaspoon saffron
	salt & fresh ground pepper