Creamy Mussels in 15 Minutes
Fresh mussels steamed in a silky white wine and cream sauce with shallots and garlic. Belgian-style comfort that feels fancy but comes together in one pot.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 2 lbs mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 whole shallot, minced
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (or dill), chopped
- ½ whole lemon, halved
Instructions
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium-high. Add shallot and cook 90 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer. Add mussels, cover, and steam 5-7 minutes until shells open.
- 3
Remove mussels with a slotted spoon into bowls; discard any that didn't open. Stir cream into broth.
- 4
Simmer sauce 2 minutes until slightly thickened. Squeeze lemon juice in and season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Pour cream sauce over mussels. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch pot with lid
- slotted spoon
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