One of my favorite appetizers are mussels. I don't normally treat myself to them as my partner has a seafood allergy, but every once in a while I just have to have them (it's the new englander in me!) I loved this recipe for Steamed Mussels in White Wine and am excited to share it with you!
In this recipe mussels are steamed in a fragrant wine wine sauce with a mix of shallots and topped with parsley. Served with bread to mop up all of the steaming liquid.
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What are mussels
Mussels are a type of shellfish that are commonly found in both fresh and salt water. Mussels are a popular cuisine worldwide and are a fairly inexpensive form of seafood. Mussels can be found at most chain grocery stores and specialty seafood stores.
How to prepare mussels
Most store bought mussels will be cleaned to some degree, but additional cleaning is necessary. To clean, place mussels in a large colander under running water. Discard any mussels that have a broken shell. Using a scrubbing brush, scrub each shell to remove any debris, seaweed, barnacles or sand. Next remove the beard, the clump of hair like fibers attached to the shell. Once mussels are cleaned and debearded, they are ready to cook.
What to serve with Mussels in White Wine
- Bread
- Grilled Bread
- French Fries
- Garlic Bread
- Pasta
Want to try another seafood recipe? You may enjoy my Salmon Piccata, my Honey BBQ Shrimp or even my Spicy Shrimp Fra Diavolo.
How to cook Mussels
Making Mussels in White Wine is a fairly easy recipe and a quick one as well. Add 1 inch of broth to a large lidded pot and bring to a boil. Place mussels in the pot and cover to steam. Steam for 3 minutes and remove lid. Gently stir the pot, moving any unopened mussels to the bottom. Return the lid and steam for 2 more minutes. Discard any unopened mussels, then they are ready to serve. Mussels are best served with a
Ingredients Needed
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Clove Garlic Minced
- 1 Shallot Sliced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 Pounds Mussels cleaned
- 1 ½ Cups Dry White wine
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- Parsley
Equipment Needed
- Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
Storage
Live Mussels: When you buy mussels, you are buying them live and will need to keep them alive until you cook them. The best way to keep them alive is to keep them in their plastic mesh and wrapped with a wet paper towel. Mussels like cool and damp, but still need to breathe. Mussels can be stored in the fridge for up to several days.
Avoid wrapping them in plastic or placing in a plastic bag as they will be unable to breathe. Do not place mussels in water. Most mussels are raised in salt water so placing them in fresh water will kill them.
Cooked Mussels: If you have any leftovers, don't throw them out. Remove the meat from the mussels and place in an airtight. Discard the shells. Cover meat completely in broth and seal. Mussels can be stored for 1 day after cooking in the fridge or up to 3 months when stored in the freezer.
Mussels in White Wine
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Clove Garlic Minced
- 1 Shallot Sliced
- Salt
- Pepper
- 4 Pounds Mussels cleaned
- 1 ½ Cups Dry White wine
- 4 Tbsp Butter
- Parsley
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven, add olive oil and heat on medium-high. Add garlic and shallot. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes or until softened.
- Add the mussels and white wine. Cover and let steam for 3 minutes. Gently stir the mussels, pushing any unopened ones to the bottom. Return lid and steam for 2 more minutes.
- Remove the mussels and place in serving container. Add butter and parsley to the broth and stir in butter until it melts. Spoon broth over the mussels. Serve with bread and enjoy!
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About Michelle
Hello! I'm Michelle Boulé. I'm a photography nerd, cat mom and all around foodie. Join me in making some of my favorite comfort foods!
Michelle | Sift & Simmer says
Love mussels with wine and garlic! Especially with fries... yum! Thanks for sharing your recipe 🙂
Beth says
I LOVE mussels in white wine too, with lots of crusty bread to mop up the sauce. A delicious recipe!
Michelle says
Yes! So good with crusty bread to sop up the sauce!
Lisa | Garlic & Zest says
steamed mussels have always been a favorite of mine. Nothing better than a big pot of steaming wine braised seafood IMO. This is a great recipe!
Claudia says
I love this dish and order it out all the time, now I can make it at home cant wait to getsome mussels at the store