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Steamed Mussels in White Wine & Lemon

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  • Author: samahkitchen
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Steaming
  • Cuisine: French

Description

These Steamed Mussels are cooked in a fragrant broth of white wine, garlic, shallots, and fresh lemon juice, creating a deliciously light and briny dish. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce!


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine (like Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio)
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Crusty bread, for dipping

Instructions

Clean the Mussels

  1. Rinse the mussels under cold water. Scrub the shells and remove the “beards” (the fibrous threads).
  2. Discard any mussels that are cracked or that remain open after tapping them lightly.

2. Make the Broth

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and shallots, sautéing for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the white wine, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

3. Steam the Mussels

  1. Add the mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and steam for 5–7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally.
  2. The mussels are done when they have opened. Discard any that remain closed.

4. Finish & Serve

  1. Stir in lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  2. Transfer the mussels to a serving bowl, pouring the broth over them.
  3. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread for dipping.

Notes

  • No white wine? Substitute with seafood broth or a mix of broth and lemon juice.
  • Want it creamier? Add ¼ cup of heavy cream at the end for a richer sauce.
  • Make it spicier! Add extra red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce.