Mussels marinières

Mussels marinières

Ingredients

  • 4 X 900 g (2 lb.) bags mussels
  • 300 ml (1¼ cups) fish stock
  • 150 ml (⅔ cup) white wine
  • 2 carrots, julienned
  • 1 medium leek, julienned
  • 2 celery stalks, julienned
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • Zest of 2 lemons

Preparation

  • Add the wine, fish stock, clove of garlic, bay leaf and vegetables to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the shallots and lemon zest. Let the flavours to infuse for a few minutes.
  • Add the mussels. Bring to a boil again, then cook over high heat until the mussels open.
  • Season to taste.