Drunken Mussels
These Drunken Mussels are simmered in a savory white wine and garlic-butter sauce. Ready in under 15 minutes, they make a healthy and delicious appetizer or light dinner for any occasion.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh mussels
- 1 cup white wine, I used Pinot Grigio
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup butter
- 2 tablespoons shallots, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Scrub your mussels and be sure to discard any that are open and won’t close. Then set them aside.
- In a 10" pot or braiser with a tight fitting lid, add in the butter over medium heat, then once melted add in the shallots.
- Sauté for about a minute, then add in the garlic. Continue sautéing for another 30 seconds, making sure not to brown it. Add in the wine, lemon juice, zest and red pepper flakes.
- Once it comes to a simmer, add in the mussels and cover, simmering for 1 minute.
- Remove the lid and stir, then continue simmering for another 2-3 minutes or just until all the mussels have opened. Do not overcook them, as once they have opened they are ready and overcooking them will cause them to become rubbery.
- Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the tops, they stir and transfer to your serving bowl. Serve with some toasted baguette.
*Make sure to scroll up and read the post for substitutions, additions and helpful tips for making this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
Drunken Mussels
Amount per Serving
Calories
319
% Daily Value*
Fat
17
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Carbohydrates
3
g
1
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
33
g
66
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol: Swerve, Erythritol, Monk Fruit or Allulose.
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