Creamy Garlic Mussels

Creamy Garlic Mussels

Tender mussels simmered in a rich, creamy garlic sauce, perfect served with crusty bread for dipping.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
30 min

Ingredients

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2 lbs mussels
4 tbsp butter
6 cloves garlic
1 medium shallot
0.75 cups dry white wine
1 cup heavy cream
0.25 cup fresh parsley
1 tbsp lemon juice
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse the mussels under cold water and scrub the shells. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

  2. 2

    Mince the garlic and finely chop the shallot.

  3. 3

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.

  4. 4

    Add the minced garlic and chopped shallot to the pot and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

    3 min

  5. 5

    Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.

    2 min

  6. 6

    Add the cleaned mussels to the pot. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.

    5 min

  7. 7

    Stir in the heavy cream, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Heat through for another 1-2 minutes but do not boil.

    1 min

  8. 8

    Serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Perfect With

Crusty BreadSimple Green SaladGarlic Bread