Mussels in Garlic Butter
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of the ocean with this easy and elegant Mussels in Garlic Butter recipe. Featuring plump, fresh mussels simmered in a rich, aromatic sauce made from creamy unsalted butter, minced garlic, and finely chopped shallots, this dish is elevated with a splash of dry white wine and a vibrant squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Perfectly seasoned with parsley, salt, and black pepper, every bite offers a tantalizing balance of briny, buttery, and citrusy notes. Ready in just 25 minutes, this quick seafood recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners, romantic date nights, or effortless entertaining. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up the luxurious garlic butter sauce for the ultimate dining experience. Keywords: mussels recipe, garlic butter sauce, quick seafood dinner, white wine mussels, easy mussels recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds Fresh mussels
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves
- 1 Shallot
- 1 cup Dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 Lemon
Instructions
Begin by thoroughly cleaning the mussels. Rinse them under cold running water and scrub the shells clean. Remove the beards (the stringy fibers sticking out of the shells) by pulling them off. Discard any mussels with broken shells or that do not close when tapped.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves. Finely chop the shallot and the fresh parsley.
Heat a large, deep skillet or pot with a lid over medium heat. Add the butter and allow it to melt completely.
Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot to the melted butter. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to let the garlic burn.
Pour the white wine into the skillet. Stir in the salt and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the cleaned mussels to the skillet. Stir to coat them evenly in the garlic butter sauce.
Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Shake the skillet gently halfway through to help them cook evenly. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the chopped parsley and squeeze the juice of one lemon over the mussels.
Serve immediately, ladling the mussels and garlic butter sauce into bowls. Garnish with extra parsley if desired and serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
557 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.2 g | 30% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1234 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.0 g | ||
| Protein | 54.7 g | 109% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.4 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 980 mg | 21% | |
*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.
