Moules Frites (Mussels and Chips)
White wine mussels with celery and shallot, served with crisp oven chips and a pot of mayonnaise for dipping.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £3.25 a head
- Oven220°C (200°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 877kcal
- 62.7gcarbs
- 12.3gof which sugars
- 30.6gfat
- 7.9gsaturates
- 78.4gprotein
- 8.3gfibre
- 4.8gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 220°C (200°C fan). Cut the potatoes into 1cm chips, rinse them under cold water and pat dry well.
- 2
Boil the chips in salted water for 5 minutes, until the edges just soften. Drain and leave to steam dry for 5 minutes.
5 min - 3
Toss the chips with the sunflower oil on two large trays. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, turning once, until deep golden and crisp.
38 min - 4
Meanwhile, tap any open mussels on the worktop. Throw away any that stay open and any with broken shells.
- 5
Heat the olive oil in a very large pan with a lid. Soften the shallots, celery and garlic for 4 minutes. Pour in the wine, add the bay and boil for 1 minute.
4 min - 6
Tip in the mussels, cover tightly and cook over a high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, shaking the pan, until the shells open. Discard any that stay shut.
5 min - 7
Scatter over the parsley, pour the mussels and juices into big bowls and serve with the chips, lemon wedges and mayonnaise.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
