moules (mussels) à la provenÇale

Name: MOULES (Mussels) à la PROVENÇALE
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1/2 cup(s) finely chopped shallots; ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste; garlic; 2 tablespoon(s) tomato paste; 1 tablespoon(s) herbes de Provence; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes, or to taste; freshly ground black pepper, to taste and divided; 2 can(s) diced tomatoes (14 oz each); 1 teaspoon(s) granulated sugar; 1 tablespoon(s) capers, rinsed and drained; 2 pound(s) mussels, scrubbed, debearded, and rinsed; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley, for garnish; toasted bread, for serving

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Mar 19, 2024

These are perfect to have as an appetizer or a light meal. It's a quick and easy way to prepare these mollusks.

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A bowl of Moules (Mussels) à la Provençale along with some toasted bread to sop up the sauce.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Stove Top

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped shallots
ground Himalayan pink salt, to taste
garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon herbes de Provence
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste and divided
2 cans diced tomatoes (14 oz each)
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed, debearded, and rinsed
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
toasted bread, for serving

How To Make moules (mussels) à la provenÇale

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and when it gets hot, add finely chopped shallots; season with salt. Quickly sauté them for just 1 minute before adding pressed garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.

Step 2

Add tomato paste and stir to coat.
Step 3

Add Herbes de Provence, red pepper flakes, freshly ground black pepper, diced tomatoes and sugar. Mix the ingredients together, bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until reduced by 1/3rd.
Step 4

Add capers and stir to blend.
Step 5

Add mussels and coat with the sauce. Cover and simmer for 4 minutes.
Step 6

Halfway through cooking, stir again, cover and continue cooking for the remaining time.
Step 7

Spoon into warm bowls, sprinkle on some fresh chopped parsley and serve with toasted bread.
Step 8

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