Oven Roasted Mussels
Transform your seafood night with this simple yet elegant Oven Roasted Mussels recipe, a delightful dish bursting with flavor and ready in just 30 minutes. Perfectly roasted in a rich, aromatic broth of garlic, dry white wine, olive oil, and a splash of lemon juice, these tender mussels are elevated with a touch of butter and a sprinkle of fresh parsley. The high-heat oven cooking method ensures the mussels open beautifully while maintaining their natural, briny sweetness. Serve them with crusty bread to soak up the savory broth for an irresistible seafood experience. Ideal as a quick dinner or an impressive appetizer, this recipe is your gateway to mastering gourmet meals with ease.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh mussels
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 loaf crusty bread (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 450°F (232°C).
Rinse the mussels thoroughly under cold running water. Remove any beards from the shells and discard any mussels that are cracked or remain open after being tapped gently.
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
In a large oven-safe baking dish or roasting pan, spread the mussels in an even layer.
Drizzle the olive oil over the mussels and sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the top.
Pour the white wine and lemon juice into the dish, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Dot the mussels with small pieces of unsalted butter, scattering them evenly throughout.
Sprinkle the mussels with salt and black pepper.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, or until the mussels have opened fully. Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking.
While the mussels are roasting, finely chop the fresh parsley.
Once the mussels are out of the oven, sprinkle the parsley over the top for a fresh finish.
Serve immediately with slices of crusty bread to soak up the flavorful broth.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3338 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 128.3 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.8 g | 179% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 5772 mg | 251% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 278.1 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.0 g | ||
| Protein | 253.2 g | 506% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 828 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 48.6 mg | 270% | |
| Potassium | 4113 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.
