5.0 from 6 votes
Brussels Mussels
Mussels are a delectable favorite in Belgian cuisine. These mussels are steamed in a mixture of wine and cream that gives them an incredible flavor. If you want an easy recipe that will make you look like a master chef, this mussel recipe is the way to go!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 623 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Belgian
Ingredients
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter divided
- 2 shallots finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- salt to taste
- 1½ cups dry white wine I used chardonnay
- 1 ½ lb fresh mussels cleaned (instructions below)
- 1 handful parsley chopped
Instructions
Clean the Mussels
- Put your mussels in a bowl with cold water and salt. Allow them to soak for about 20 minutes.
- When they are done soaking, remove any mussels that are still open. If a mussel is open, tap it on the counter top. If it closes, it is alive and you can cook it. If it remains open, discard.
- If your mussels are not debearded, use your fingers to pull the beard out of the mussels.
- Use a scrubbing cloth to scrub the outside of the mussels and remove any barnacles, etc. Now it’s time to cook!
Cup of Yum
Cook the Mussels
- In a large pan, heat about 2 tablespoons of butter and cook the shallots until they turn translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the garlic and salt and saute again until fragrant.
- Add the mussels and then pour in the white wine and the remaining pats of butter. Cover with a lid.
- After about 3 minutes, remove the mussels from the liquid to a serving dish.
- Add the chopped parsley to the pan.
- Serve immediately with fresh, crusty bread or frites. Enjoy!
Notes
- Recipe copyright The Foreign Fork. For educational and personal use only.
- Enjoy with fresh bread, homemade french fries, or plain! If you want to make sure all of the wine cooks off, add the wine before you add the mussels. Saute for a few minutes until the wine is simmering. Then add the mussels, butter, and the lid to steam.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
623kcal
(31%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
22g
(110%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
139mg
(46%)
Sodium
515mg
(21%)
Potassium
806mg
(23%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1.497IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
92mg
(9%)
Iron
8mg
(44%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 623
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 623kcal | 31% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 139mg | 46% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 806mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1.497IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 92mg | 9% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.