Mussels in White Wine Sauce Recipe

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Perfect for date nights, entertaining, or quick dinners, this white wine mussels recipe pairs beautifully with fries, pasta, or fresh bread. If you’re looking for a fast and flavorful seafood dish, these mussels with garlic and white wine are a must-try.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: French

Keyword: garlic mussels, Mussels, White wine garlic mussels

Servings: servings

Calories: 562kcal

Author: Tara Noland

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lbs fresh mussels cleaned and debearded
1 tsp canola oil
5 tbsp salted butter divided
1 medium leek white and light green parts only thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock
2 tbsp chives chopped
Fresh ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells and removing the beards if needed. Discard any that are broken or that are open and do not close when tapped.
In a large pot over medium heat, combine 1 tbsp of butter with the oil. When the butter is melted, add the leeks and cook for 3 – 4 minutes, until soft. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds, until the garlic is fragrant.
Pour in the white wine and vegetable or chicken stock and bring to a simmer, then add the mussels. Cover and cook for 4 – 5 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels are open. Discard any mussels that did not open.
Cube the remaining butter, add it to the pot, and stir until melted; add the chopped chives and season with fresh ground pepper, to taste.
Ladle the mussels and broth into bowls and serve with pomme frites and garlic aioli.
Enjoy!

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