Best 8 Mussels With Garlic Butter Recipes

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Mussels With Garlic Butter: A Culinary Journey Through Coastal Flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to preparing mussels with garlic butter. From selecting the freshest mussels to mastering the art of creating a rich and flavorful sauce, we'll unravel the secrets of this classic seafood dish. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, our step-by-step instructions and expert tips will ensure that your mussels with garlic butter are cooked to perfection. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's dive into the world of tantalizing flavors!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

BROILED MUSSELS WITH GARLICKY HERB BUTTER



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Garlic-laden herb butter is often called snail butter, because the French use it on roasted snails. But it's too good to be relegated to snails - after all, how often do you cook snails? In this recipe, the green-flecked butter, flavored with a little Pernod, is slathered on mussels on the half shell, then broiled until the tops are brown-edged and golden. Although this recipes is somewhat involved, none of the steps are hard, and every except for the broiling can be done in advance. Save any leftover mussels and butter to toss with hot pasta for dinner the next day.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup parsley leaves
2 large garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup plus 1 1/2 tablespoons Pernod or pastis
2 pounds mussels, scrubbed
1/3 cup bread crumbs

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse together parsley, garlic, salt and pepper until finely chopped. Pulse in butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons Pernod until mixture is combined. Scrape into a bowl.
  • In a soup pot with a tightfitting lid, combine mussels, 1/4 cup pastis and 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until mussels have opened, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer mussels to a bowl until cool enough to handle; remove meat from the shells (reserving shells) and transfer to a bowl.
  • Pry apart mussel shells and arrange half the shells on one or two large baking sheets; discard remaining shells. Place one mussel in each shell. Top each with a small spoonful of herb butter and a sprinkling of bread crumbs. Mussels may be made up to 1 day ahead up to this point; wrap baking sheets and mussels in plastic wrap and refrigerate. When ready to serve, heat broiler to high and arrange a rack 4 inches from the heat. Transfer tray(s) to the oven and broil until bread crumbs are golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 214, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 289 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE AND GARLIC



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Make and share this Mussels in White Wine and Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kyle martin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs live mussels
2 cups dry white wine
4 large shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley,chervil,or basil,chopped)
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
  • Using your fingers or paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard.
  • In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add mussels, cover, and increase heat to high.
  • Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in herbs and butter.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.
  • Serve immediately.

MUSSELS WITH WHITE WINE AND BUTTER



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In this classic French recipe, the juices released by the mussels help create a flavorful sauce that is perfect for sopping up with a piece of crusty bread.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Seafood Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 pounds mussels
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 shallot, cut into thin rings
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup white wine
3/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Right before cooking, scrub mussels with a stiff sponge or brush under cold running water. (If the "beards" are still attached, trim them with a knife.)
  • While cleaning mussels, discard ones with broken shells. Lightly tap the hinge end of any open shells on a work surface. Discard those that don't close.
  • In a large pot with a lid, melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high. Add shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.
  • Add white wine and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer over high.
  • Add mussels; stir to combine. Cover, reduce heat to medium-high, and cook until mussels open, 5 minutes, stirring once. Discard unopened mussels.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat; stir in parsley and remaining butter until butter is melted. Serve with crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 g, Fat 16 g, Protein 42 g

CREAMY GARLICKY MUSSELS



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds mussels
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
4 sprigs fresh thyme
1/2 lemon, thinly sliced
3/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Serving suggestion: crusty French bread

Steps:

  • Scrub the mussels with a vegetable brush under running water; discard any with broken shells or that remain opened when tapped. In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter in the olive oil. Add the garlic, thyme, and lemon slices and cook until everything has softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the mussels and stir to coat them with all the flavors. Add the wine, then the chicken broth; cover the pot and steam for 10 to 12 minutes until the mussels open. Remove the mussels from the pot. Take the meat out of 10 of the mussels and put them back into the pot along with the remaining butter. Using an immersion blender, buzz the liquid until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy; taste and adjust seasoning. Divide the remaining mussels among the serving bowls and spoon over the sauce.
  • Serve with plenty of crusty French bread to dip in the sauce.

STEAMED MUSSELS WITH LEEKS, GARLIC, THYME, WHITE WINE, AND BUTTER



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 32m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 pounds mussels
Extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
2 leeks, white parts only, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 bunch fresh thyme
1 cup white wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Rinse the mussels under cold running water while scrubbing with a vegetable brush. Remove the stringy mussel beards with your thumb and index finger as you wash them. Discard any mussels with broken shells.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the leeks, garlic, and thyme and cook until the vegetables cook down to a pulp, about 5 minutes. Add the mussels and give everything a good toss. Add the white wine. Cover and steam over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, until the mussels open. Stir occasionally so that all the mussels are in contact with the heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and a drizzle of olive oil to the sauce remaining in the pot and swirl to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the parsley and serve immediately.

MUSSELS IN GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE



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A great recipe for a light mid week meal. Very tasty, healthy and quick to make.

Provided by afronia1

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Scrub the mussels thorougly under cold running water. Discard any that have broken or open shells.
  • Melt 40g of the butter in a very large pan over low heat. Add 2tsp of the chopped garlic and all the shallots and cook for 2mins.
  • Add the mussels, wine, salt and black pepper. Cover and bring to the boil, shaking occasionally. Cook for around 3 mins or until the mussels open.
  • Place the mussels into individual dishes, discarding any mussels that won't open.
  • Mix together the remaining butter, garlic and chopped parsley.
  • Stir the mixture into the remaining cooking juices and heat through, pour over the mussels and eat immediatley.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh mussels: Look for mussels that are tightly closed and have no cracks or chips in their shells. Avoid any mussels that are open or have a foul odor.
  • Properly clean the mussels: Before cooking, remove any barnacles or seaweed from the shells. Use a stiff brush to scrub the mussels under cold water. Rinse the mussels thoroughly to remove any grit or sand.
  • Use a large pot or Dutch oven: Mussels will release a lot of liquid as they cook, so it's important to use a large pot or Dutch oven that can accommodate them. This will also help to prevent the mussels from overcrowding and steaming instead of cooking.
  • Don't overcook the mussels: Mussels cook quickly, so it's important not to overcook them. Overcooked mussels will become tough and rubbery. Cook the mussels just until they open, which will take about 5-7 minutes.
  • Serve the mussels immediately: Mussels are best served immediately after cooking. They can be served as an appetizer or main course, and can be paired with a variety of sides such as crusty bread, roasted vegetables, or pasta.

Conclusion:

Mussels with garlic butter is a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Whether you're serving it as an appetizer or main course, this dish is sure to impress. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, give mussels with garlic butter a try. You won't be disappointed!

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