Green Mussels Recipe
New Zealand green-lipped mussels are simmered in a buttery garlic and white wine sauce with shallots and fresh parsley. This easy seafood dinner is ready in about 20 minutes and is perfect served with crusty bread or over pasta.
Equipment
- 1 12-inch sauté pan or large pot with tight fitting lid
- Cutting Board
- Chef's Knife
Ingredients
- 2 pounds frozen New Zealand green-lipped mussels thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 shallots finely chopped (or 1 small yellow onion)
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley plus more for garnish
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Thaw the mussels overnight in the refrigerator. For a quicker method, transfer them to a zip-top bag and submerge the bag in cold water for about 30 minutes. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 2 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the butter, white wine, and parsley. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the mussels to the pan, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook over medium-high heat for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking the pan once or twice, until the mussels are heated through.
- Transfer the mussels to a serving bowl. Taste the broth and adjust the seasoning if needed. Spoon the broth over the mussels.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately with crusty bread or over buttered pasta.
Notes
- A 12-inch sauté pan works well for up to 2 pounds of mussels. For larger batches, use a 6- to 8-quart pot with a tight-fitting lid.
- Frozen green-lipped mussels are already cleaned and lightly cooked, so they only need to be heated through.
- For an alcohol-free version, replace the wine with ½ cup seafood broth or water plus the juice of half a lemon.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 218.6kcalCarbohydrates: 8.1gProtein: 14.4gTotal Fat: 11.8gSaturated Fat: 4.6gCholesterol: 47.4mgSodium: 671.1mgPotassium: 456.7mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 1.3g
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