Garlic Butter Mussels with Lemon

12 Nov 2024

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

easy 15 min 350 cal

Steps

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. 2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. 3. Pour in the white wine (or broth) and bring to a simmer. 4. Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes until the mussels open. 5. Discard any mussels that do not open. 6. Squeeze the lemon juice over the mussels and season with salt and pepper. 7. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with crusty bread if desired.

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)