Garlic Butter Mussels with Lemon

Name: Garlic Butter Mussels with Lemon
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 200g fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/4 cup white wine (or chicken broth); Juice of 1/2 lemon; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Crusty bread (optional, for serving)

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15 minTotal time

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350kcal / serving

Ingredients

For 1 serving

servings

200g fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Crusty bread (optional, for serving)

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Indulge in this delightful dish of mussels cooked in a rich garlic butter sauce, finished with a splash of lemon juice for a refreshing zing. Perfect for a quick gourmet meal!

Main Dish

Steps

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the white wine (or broth) and bring to a simmer.
Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the mussels open.
Discard any mussels that do not open.
Squeeze the lemon juice over the mussels and season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread if desired.