Our quick and easy Mussels in White Wine Sauce are perfect for your next date-night in or special occasion! Perfect for serving with some french bread or grilled bread to soak up all those amazing sauce flavors!
The Best Mussels In White Wine Sauce
Fresh mussels in a buttery, white wine sauce that you can soak up with plenty of crusty bread. We have been making this classic seafood recipe for years and love it everytime! I know some people aren’t “mussel people”, but even those people would like this – I swear. Plus, feel free to serve over your favorite noodles for a delicious mussels in white wine sauce pasta! A wonderful dinner recipes that is perfect for Valentine’s Day or another night in with your special someone.
Looking for another recipe made with mussels? Checkout our Seafood Fettuccine!
What You Will Need
- mussels – highly recommend purchasing fresh mussels at your local grocery store or fish market the day you plan to cook them.
- butter – melted butter and fresh seafood make the perfect pair!
- shallots & garlic – classic flavor starters that are a great addition in this main course.
- olive oil – a great addition to this white wine garlic sauce sauce.
- white wine – any of your favorite white wine from the liquor store will work well. If you don’t have wine, sub with seafood stock or chicken stock.
- lemon juice – a little bit of acidity in the mix helps to lighten and brighten all the best flavor!
- salt and pepper – simple seasonings that are always a must.
- fresh parsley – a mild fresh herb that adds a little color to these cooked mussels.
- optional: cream & paprika
How To Make Mussels In White Wine Sauce
The first steps to making this easy mussels recipe are to gather all of the real, simple ingredients. Place the mussels in a large bowl of cold water and let them soak for about 30 minutes. Drain the clean mussels and pat dry with a paper towel.
Now bring a large pot or braising pan to a medium-high heat. Melt butter and then add the shallots, garlic, and olive oil. Cook to soften and then add the wine, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir and let simmer over a medium heat for about 4-5 minutes.
Add in the parsley, cream, and paprika (if using). Stir the delicious sauce and continue to simmer for a couple of minutes. Now, add the mussels to the hot pan, cover, and let them cook for another couple minutes or until the mussel shells have popped open.
Then transfer the mussels to a shallow bowl along with the white wine sauce.
Best Ways To Serve Mussels In White Wine Sauce
This easy mussel recipe can be served as the best appetizer recipe to add to your next holiday menu or special occasion! Just make sure you serve this bowl of mussels with your favorite slices of bread to soak up all that saucey goodness. We also love to serve these steamed mussels over our favorite pasta to make a delicious dinner that comes together in minutes! If you like a kick of heat, try adding some crushed red pepper flakes.
Recipe FAQ
Any dry white wine should do the trick. We noted that we used chardonnay in the recipe card, but feel free to use sauvignon blanc or…
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Mussels in White Wine Sauce
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our Mussels in White Wine Sauce recipe is a classic dish that is packed with flavor! Don’t forget to sop up the sauce with some delicious bread!
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh mussels
- 6 tablespoons butter (sub ghee)
- 1/4 cup shallots, minced (sub red onion)
- 3–4 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup dry white wine (I used a chardonnay)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- (optional ) 1/4 cup unflavored Nutpods OR heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley
- (optional) 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- for serving: grilled bread
Instructions
- Soak mussels in cold water 30 minutes prior to cooking.
- In a deep sauté pan, add butter and let melt. Add shallots, garlic, and olive oil.
- Let shallots sweat and soften – about 3 minutes while continuously stirring.
- Add white wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Let simmer about 5 minutes.
- Add parsley, creamer, and paprika (if using). Taste and adjust any salt, as desired.
- Stir and let gently simmer another 2 minutes.
- Add mussels and cover immediately – let simmer for 2 minutes or until mussels open.
- Spoon mussels into shallow bowl, pour sauce over the top and serve with grilled bread and lemon wedge.
Notes
- Mussels: I highly recommend using fresh mussels, purchased the same day as cooking.
- Pan: make sure you are using a pan that has a cover that fits tightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 404.4 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.1 g
- Protein: 13.9 g
- Cholesterol: 54.6 mg
Originally published February 21st, 2016. Recipe has been retested and photos updated.
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