Mussels in White Wine Sauce
A quick and elegant dish of fresh mussels steamed in a garlicky white wine sauce with onions and herbs. Ready in about 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 450
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 lb mussels
- 1 cup white wine
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
Instructions
- 1
Scrub the 2 lb mussels and pull off any beards. Discard any that are open and don't close when tapped.
- 2
Melt the 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the 1 sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves; cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Pour in the 1 cup white wine and bring to a boil. Add the mussels, cover, and cook until they open, about 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot once.
- 4
Stir in the 1/4 cup chopped parsley. Discard any unopened mussels and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Tools you’ll need
- Large pot with lid
- Cutting board
- Knife
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