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White wine garlic mussels
4.5 from 219 votes

White wine garlic mussels

White wine garlic mussels bring fresh shellfish steamed in a buttery aromatic broth of garlic, chili, and white wine. The mussels open during cooking, soaking in the fragrant, tangy broth enriched with lemon juice and parsley. This results in tender, moist mussels bursting with bright, savory flavors that pair well with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 (as a main)
Calories: 524 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean, American

Ingredients

  • 1½ kg (3lbs) mussels in shells / half-shell (cleaned)
  • ½ cup butter
  • 6 garlic thinly sliced, cloves
  • 1 red chili pepper finely chopped
  • 1½ cups white wine
  • lemon juice of 1
  • 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Melt the butter in a deep pan with a lid.
  2. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the wine and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the mussels then cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes or until they are all open. Discard any mussels that don't open (if using whole mussels)
  5. Add parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  6. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Information

Calories 524kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 46g (92%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 1086mg (45%) Potassium 1329mg (28%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 867IU (17%) Vitamin C 50mg (56%) Calcium 123mg (12%) Iron 16mg (89%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 (as a main)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 524

% Daily Value*

Calories 524kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 46g 92%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 1086mg 45%
Potassium 1329mg 28%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 867IU 17%
Vitamin C 50mg 56%
Calcium 123mg 12%
Iron 16mg 89%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.