Garlicky Mussels in a Rich Lemon Fresh Herb Butter Sauce

Elevate your seafood game with these Garlicky Mussels in a Rich Lemon Fresh Herb Butter Sauce—a simple yet luxurious recipe that brings a taste of the coast to your table. This dish features tender, briny mussels simmered in a decadent sauce made with melted butter, fragrant garlic, a splash of dry white wine, and a burst of fresh lemon juice and zest. Finished with a touch of heavy cream and aromatic herbs like parsley and thyme, this dish is a symphony of flavor that’s both comforting and elegant. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for an impressive dinner party appetizer or a cozy weeknight meal. Don’t forget to serve it with warm, crusty bread to soak up every drop of the silky sauce! Keywords: garlicky mussels, lemon butter sauce, seafood recipes, easy mussels recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pounds fresh mussels
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 piece lemon (juiced and zested)
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme (leaves only)
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 loaf crusty bread (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by cleaning and debearding the mussels. Discard any mussels that are broken or that remain open after gently tapping them. Set the cleaned mussels aside in a colander to drain.

Step 2

In a large, deep pan or Dutch oven, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant but not browned.

Step 4

Pour in the dry white wine and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it reduce by about half, which should take 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the lemon juice, lemon zest, heavy cream, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.

Step 6

Add the fresh herbs—parsley and thyme—reserving a small amount of parsley for garnish.

Step 7

Gently add the mussels to the pan, tossing them in the sauce to coat. Cover the pan with a lid and let the mussels steam for 5-7 minutes, or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any that remain closed.

Step 8

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Transfer the mussels and sauce to a large serving bowl, sprinkle with the reserved parsley, and serve immediately with warm crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1726.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3473.4

Total Fat 134.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 51.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 666.3mg	0%
Sodium 6377.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 280.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.5g	0%
Total Sugars 10.9g
Protein 253.0g	0%

Vitamin D 811.1IU	0%
Calcium 831.7mg	0%
Iron 48.8mg	0%
Potassium 4150.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.2%

Protein: 30.3%

Carbs: 33.5%