Sablon-Style Mussels Frites

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Fresh mussels steamed in a fragrant beer and white wine broth, accompanied by golden, crispy fries and a tangy herbed aioli—a true Brussels street food classic. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs mussels, dry white wine, Belgian witbier for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 720 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 720 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Scrub mussels under cold water, removing beards, and rinse thoroughly; set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large pot, combine white wine, witbier, diced onion, and minced garlic. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until aromatics are fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add mussels, cover tightly, and steam over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until all shells open—discard any unopened mussels.
  4. Step 4: While mussels steam, cut potatoes into 1/2-inch sticks, toss with 2 tbsp oil, and season with salt. Fry in 350°F oil for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy; drain on paper towels.
  5. Step 5: Strain mussel broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding solids. Return broth to pot, add 3 tbsp butter, chopped parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Simmer 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  6. Step 6: Serve mussels in broth with a generous portion of fries and extra aioli on the side.

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