Mussels in a creamy white wine sauce served over paprika fries is an easy to make recipe with little prep time that feels like you've been in the kitchen all day.
In a large sauté pan, heat butter and olive over medium heat; add shallots and cook for 5-7 minutes stirring occasionally.
2 tbsp olive oil, 4 shallots, 4 tbsp butter
Add in garlic and cook until aromatic. Pour in white wine and chicken stock. season with salt and pepper. reduce to medium-low.
8 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1/2 cup chicken stock, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper.
Add in the mussels, cover with a lid, and let them steam until all mussels are opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
2 lbs mussels
With heat reduced to low, pour in heavy cream, cherry tomatoes, and fresh thyme and parslety, mix the pan until evenly incorporated. Cover with the lid.
fresh thyme, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/3 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup fresh parsley
While mussels are being kept warm, Prepare fries per instructions on the bag. Once cooked, toss with salt and paprika.
1 lb french fries
Place fries in the center of a bowl in a stack, add in mussels, then pour white wine cream sauce over the mussels. Keep cream sauce away from the fries so that only the bottom of them are submerged in the cream.
Garnish with paprika, parsley and serve with a lemon wedge. Enjoy!