Moules Frites: Your Easy Belgian Bistro Night In!

Name: Moules Frites: Your Easy Belgian Bistro Night In!
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded; 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio); 1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream (optional, for a richer broth); 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat); Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 large russet potatoes (about 1 lb/450g), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries; Vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying; Salt to taste

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Craving Moules Frites? Get this foolproof recipe for mussels in white wine sauce & crispy fries! Easy enough for weeknights, fancy enough for guests.

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Ingredients

2 lbs (900g) fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
2 shallots, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine (such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
1/4 cup (60ml) heavy cream (optional, for a richer broth)
2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 large russet potatoes (about 1 lb/450g), peeled and cut into 1/4-inch thick fries
Vegetable oil or peanut oil, for frying
Salt to taste