Belgian Beer-Infused Moules-Frites
A classic Brussels dish featuring steamed mussels in a rich beer sauce, paired with crispy fries. This Belgian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs mussels, Belgian pale ale, unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz (340g), scrubbed and debearded mussels
- 1/2 cup (120ml) Belgian pale ale
- 2 tbsp (30g) unsalted butter
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 cup (60ml) white wine
- 1 lb (450g), cooked until golden fries
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, combine mussels, beer, butter, garlic, and white wine. Cover and steam over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until mussels open, discarding any that remain closed.
- Step 2: Toss fries with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes until crispy, flipping halfway through.
- Step 3: Serve mussels in a bowl, drizzle with remaining beer mixture, and top with fries.






