Lemon Garlic Butter Mussels

Ingredients

• 2 lbs mussels(paid link)
• 4 tbsp butter(paid link)
• 4 cloves garlic(paid link)
• ½ cup white wine(paid link)
• ¼ cup lemon juice(paid link)
• ¼ cup parsley(paid link)
• ½ tsp salt(paid link)
• ¼ tsp black pepper(paid link)

Instructions

1. 1

   Scrub the mussels under cold water and debeard them. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Pour in the white wine and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.

   2 min

4. 4

   Add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Cover and steam over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any unopened mussels.

   5 min

5. 5

   Stir in chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

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