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"The Petit Snail"

 

"A Real taste of France in Byron Bay"

 

5 Carlyle Street

BYRON BAY - NSW - 2481

(02) 6685 8526

www.thepetitsnail.com.au

 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

       
 

Mussels old-fashion style

 

1. Rub the mussels clean and remove the barb

 

2. Rub the pot with some butter

 

3. Throw in the shallots, 2 tablespoonful of parsley, thyme, bay leaf, the vinegar and white wine. Bring to the boil and add 2 tablespoon of butter.

 

4. Throw the clean mussels into the pot and shake frequently.

 

5. When the mussels are open remove from the flame (this shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes). Remove the thyme and bay leaf.

 

6. Place the mussels in a large salad bowl. Add 2 tablespoon of butter to the remaining liquid, whisk vigorously and pour over the mussels.

 

7.Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley and serve piping hot.

 

These are best served with homemade pommes frites.


per person

 

l 1kg of fresh black mussels (only live black

mussels will do)

l 2 golden shallots chopped

finely chopped parsley

thyme, bay leaf

l 1 tablespoonful of wine vinegar

l 1 glass of white wine

butter