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Steamed Mussels with Garlic Butter

Savory Steamed Mussels with Garlic Butter in 30 Minutes

This Steamed Mussels with Garlic Butter recipe transforms fresh mussels into a luxurious meal in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mussels
  • 1 pound Fresh mussels Choose tightly closed ones or those that close when tapped.
  • 1 cup Dry white wine Adds bright acidity.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Shallots Finely chopped.
  • 4 cloves Garlic More garlic can be added for depth.
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Controls seasoning.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley Chopped.
  • Crushed red pepper flakes Optional, for spice.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Optional, to enhance flavor.

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Clean the fresh mussels under cold water, scrubbing their shells and removing any beards.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat until bubbling.
  3. Sauté the finely chopped shallots in the melted butter for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Deglaze the pot by pouring in the dry white wine and simmer for about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes.
  6. Once mussels have opened, stir in fresh parsley and lemon juice, then serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Serve mussels with crusty bread to enjoy the sauce.

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