Best Mussels In Garlic Butter Recipes

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MUSSELS IN LEMON GARLIC-BUTTER SAUCE



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Mussels in Lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce makes the perfect appetizer before the main dinner dish and is an elegant dish for entertaining

Provided by Linda Nortje

Categories     Appetizers / Snacks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 Onion, small, finely chopped
2 teaspoon Fresh Garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes
1 cup Dry White Wine
1 cup Fresh Cream, (whipping cream)
450 grams Half Shell Mussels, ( 1 pound )
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
1 Lemon, juice and zest
1/2 cup Parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the Butter in a large skillet (with a lid) - saute the Onion, Garlic and Chili Flakes until soft
  • Add the White Wine and simmer until reduced by two thirds - add the Cream and simmer 2 - 3 minutes
  • Add the Mussels and cover the skillet - over low heat, steam the Mussels until cooked - about 8 - 10 minutes
  • Remove from heat - season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper - stir through the Lemon Juice, finely grated Zest and Parsley

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 94 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Sodium 294 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

WHITE WINE GARLIC MUSSELS



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This recipe for mussels cooked in the most delicious white wine garlic sauce is the easiest dinner recipe, perfect served with crusty bread for dipping.

Provided by Alida Ryder

Categories     Easy Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1½ kg (3lbs) mussels (in shells / half-shell (cleaned))
½ cup butter
6 garlic cloves (thinly sliced )
1 red chilli (finely chopped )
1½ cups white wine
juice of 1 lemon
2 tbsp parsley (finely chopped )
salt and pepper (to taste )

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a deep pan with a lid.
  • Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Pour in the wine and lemon juice and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the mussels then cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes or until they are all open. Discard any mussels that don't open (if using whole mussels)
  • Add parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 524 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 46 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 1086 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

MUSSELS IN GARLIC BUTTER



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This is a very quick and simple recipe for Mussels. I am not a seafood eater myself but the family do enjoy these.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Mussels

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

125 g butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
2 dozen mussels, washed & beards removed
1/4 cup shallot, chopped
2 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Cream the butter with the garlic and parsley in a bowl and set aside.
  • Place the mussels in a saucepan with the remaining ingredients, bring to boil and simmer for 3 minutes or until the mussels open.
  • Detach the lid from the base and place the mussels still sitting in their shells on a baking sheet.
  • Dot generously with the garlic butter and grill until the butter has melted.
  • Serve the mussles on their own or in the wine broth.

MUSSELS WITH GARLIC BUTTER



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For Mussels, Garlic butter is a perfect partner for the shellfish in this easy starter. Pass a basket of soda bread to mop all the juices.

Categories     Dairy     Garlic     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Mussel     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed debearded
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) butter
3/4 cup finely chopped shallots
6 large garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Place mussels in heavy large Dutch oven, cover and cook over high heat until mussels open, shaking pan occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain mussels, reserving liquid. Transfer mussels to bowl; discard any that do not open. Tent bowl with foil.
  • Melt butter in same Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons parsley, lemon juice, lemon peel and reserved liquid from mussels and bring to boil. Season to taste with pepper. Drizzle garlic butter over mussels. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.

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