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The best recipe for mussels in white wine sauce.

Mussels in White Wine Sauce

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  • Author: Erin Jensen
  • 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

Scale
  • 2 pounds fresh mussels
  • 6 tablespoons butter (sub ghee)
  • 1/4 cup shallots, minced (sub red onion)
  • 34 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

  1. Soak mussels in cold water 30 minutes prior to cooking.
  2. In a deep sauté pan, add butter and let melt. Add shallots, garlic, and olive oil.
  3. Let shallots sweat and soften – about 3 minutes while continuously stirring.
  4. Add white wine, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Let simmer about 5 minutes.
  5. Add parsley, creamer, and paprika (if using). Taste and adjust any salt, as desired.
  6. Stir and let gently simmer another 2 minutes.
  7. Add mussels and cover immediately – let simmer for 2 minutes or until mussels open.
  8. 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