Description
Bring the flavors of the seaside straight to your kitchen with this easy and elegant steamed mussels recipe. Cooked in white wine, garlic, and fresh herbs, these mussels are simple to prepare yet impressive enough for entertaining. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
Ingredients
2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small shallot, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc)
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Rinse mussels under cold water and remove beards. Discard any that are cracked or remain open when tapped.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallot and sauté until softened. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine and thyme; let simmer for 2 minutes.
Add mussels, cover the pot, and steam for 5–7 minutes, shaking the pot once or twice. Mussels are done when shells open wide.
Remove from heat and stir in butter. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
Garnish with parsley, serve with lemon wedges, and enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
If some mussels don’t open after steaming, discard them.
Swap the wine for seafood or vegetable stock if you prefer alcohol-free.
For a creamier broth, stir in a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: French / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (about ½ pound mussels + broth)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Steamed mussels recipe, garlic butter mussels, white wine mussels, seafood dinner