Garlicky Mussels in a Rich Lemon Fresh Herb Butter Sauce
Elevate your seafood game with these Garlicky Mussels in a Rich Lemon Fresh Herb Butter Sauce—a simple yet luxurious recipe that brings a taste of the coast to your table. This dish features tender, briny mussels simmered in a decadent sauce made with melted butter, fragrant garlic, a splash of dry white wine, and a burst of fresh lemon juice and zest. Finished with a touch of heavy cream and aromatic herbs like parsley and thyme, this dish is a symphony of flavor that’s both comforting and elegant. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for an impressive dinner party appetizer or a cozy weeknight meal. Don’t forget to serve it with warm, crusty bread to soak up every drop of the silky sauce! Keywords: garlicky mussels, lemon butter sauce, seafood recipes, easy mussels recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh mussels
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 piece lemon (juiced and zested)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (leaves only)
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 loaf crusty bread (for serving)
Instructions
Begin by cleaning and debearding the mussels. Discard any mussels that are broken or that remain open after gently tapping them. Set the cleaned mussels aside in a colander to drain.
In a large, deep pan or Dutch oven, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the dry white wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it reduce by about half, which should take 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
Add the fresh herbs—parsley and thyme—reserving a small amount of parsley for garnish.
Gently add the mussels to the pan, tossing them in the sauce to coat. Cover the pan with a lid and let the mussels steam for 5-7 minutes, or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that remain closed.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Transfer the mussels and sauce to a large serving bowl, sprinkle with the reserved parsley, and serve immediately with warm crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3473 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.4 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 51.4 g | 257% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 666 mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 6378 mg | 277% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 280.1 g | 102% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.5 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.9 g | ||
| Protein | 253.0 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 832 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 48.8 mg | 271% | |
| Potassium | 4150 mg | 88% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
