Quick Garlic Mussels: Easy and Flavorful Seafood Recipe
Steamed mussels cooked quickly in a fragrant garlic and white wine broth, garnished with fresh parsley. A delicious and simple seafood dish ready in minutes!
Equipment
- Large Pot with Lid
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
For the Mussels
- 2 lbs fresh mussels cleaned and debearded
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- ¼ tsp salt to taste
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
For Serving (Optional)
- 1 loaf crusty bread sliced, for dipping
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté gently for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in white wine or broth, and bring to a simmer.
- Add cleaned mussels into the pot, cover with a lid, and steam for about 5-7 minutes, shaking occasionally until mussels open.
- Discard any mussels that do not open. Season broth with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over mussels. Serve immediately with crusty bread and lemon wedges.
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Notes
Ensure mussels are fresh and cleaned properly. Mussels should smell fresh, like the sea, and not fishy.
