20-Min Creamy Mussels with Garlic & Wine
Fresh mussels steamed in white wine and cream with garlic and shallots—a Belgian classic ready in one pot. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 24g
Ingredients
- 2 lbs mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 2 medium shallots, minced
- ¾ cup dry white wine
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- 1
Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- 2
Pour in white wine, then add mussels. Cover and increase heat to medium-high.
- 3
Steam mussels for 5–6 minutes, shaking the pot once halfway through, until shells open.
- 4
Discard any unopened mussels. Stir in cream and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
- 5
Simmer uncovered for 1 minute, then remove from heat and stir in parsley.
- 6
Divide mussels and broth between two bowls. Serve immediately with crusty bread.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid
- wooden spoon
- colander
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