Mussels with Garlic and Wine
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
410 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Mussels with Garlic and Wine
Description
The recipe begins by preparing toasted bread slices brushed with olive oil, either grilled or baked, to provide a crisp, flavorful accompaniment. In a saucepan, pancetta is cooked until crispy, adding savory richness. Garlic and fresh herbs—thyme and oregano—are sautéed briefly, releasing fragrant aromas. Mussels are added with dry white wine, covered, and steamed until they open, cooking them just right to remain tender and juicy. Once opened, the sauce is enriched by stirring in heavy cream, butter, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes, balancing creaminess with acidity and gentle heat. The cooked mussels are transferred to a serving dish with the sauce ladled over, garnished with chopped parsley and additional seasoning.
The dish is best served immediately with the toasted bread on the side for dipping into the aromatic, creamy broth, making it a comforting seafood starter or light main. Discard any mussels that fail to open during cooking for safety.
Proper cleaning and scrubbing of mussels before cooking helps avoid grit in the final dish. Choosing a good-quality dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc enhances the flavor. Serving promptly preserves the texture and freshness of the mussels and sauce.
Ingredients
- 8 - 10 lices bread sliced ½" thick
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 oz pancetta chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon thyme chopped, fresh
- 1 tablespoon oregano chopped, fresh
- 1 lb mussels scrubbed and beards removed
- ½ cup white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio, dry
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon butter unsalted
- Juice whole lemon about 1 tablespoon
- salt healthy pinch of both, to taste
- black pepper healthy pinch of both, to taste
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Instructions
- Turn grill on medium-high, or pre-heat oven for 450°F.
- Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil.
- Grill, or bake, until toasted. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Add pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5 - 8 minutes.
- Add another dash of olive oil to the pan. Add garlic and herbs and saute for about 1 minute.
- Add mussels and white wine, cover the pan, and steam until the mussels open, about 7 minutes.
- Carefully remove the lid, and add heavy cream, butter, lemon, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes - stir with a wooden spoon to incorporate.
- Place mussels and sauce into serving dish. Discard any mussels that did not open during the steaming process.
- Garnish with parsley, plus another small pinch of salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Serve with toasted bread.
Notes
- Rinse and scrub the mussels thoroughly before cooking to remove grit.
- Use a good quality dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc for flavor depth.
- Serve the dish immediately with grilled or toasted bread to enjoy the sauce fully.
- Discard any mussels that do not open after steaming to ensure safety.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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