Mussels in White Wine Sauce
Mussels in White Wine Sauce is a quick and elegant seafood dish that transports you to a coastal bistro right in your kitchen. Fresh mussels are steamed in a fragrant blend of garlic, shallots, and dry white wine, creating a rich and flavorful sauce that’s perfect for dipping crusty bread. Ideal for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy dinner at home, this recipe is both simple and sophisticated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Coastal
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs fresh mussels
- 1 cup dry white wine (Sauvignon Blanc recommended)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Clean the mussels under cold water, scrubbing gently. Discard any that remain open after tapping.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add garlic and shallot; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Pour in the white wine, bringing it to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes.
- Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and cover. Steam for about 5 minutes or until all mussels have opened; discard any that remain closed.
- Stir in lemon juice and parsley just before serving.
- Serve hot with broth and crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup mussels with broth (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 50mg