White Wine Butter Mussels (Printable Recipe)

Steamed mussels with white wine butter sauce and herbs. Easy elegant meal for special or casual occasions.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 2.2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

03 - 2 shallots, finely chopped

04 - 4 cloves garlic, minced

05 - 1 cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc

06 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

08 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

01 - Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.

02 - Pour in white wine and add butter. Stir until butter melts and sauce slightly thickens.

03 - Add mussels to the pot and stir to coat with sauce. Cover with lid and steam for 10 minutes or until mussels open.

04 - Remove from heat, discard any unopened mussels, and sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley before serving.

01 - Discard any mussels that remain closed after cooking as they may not be safe to eat.

02 - Scrub and debeard mussels before cooking to ensure a clean and enjoyable texture.