Mussels in Garlic White Wine Sauce

About this recipe

This modern recipe for mussels in a garlic white wine sauce is a simple yet elegant dish perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Fresh mussels are steamed in a flavorful broth infused with garlic, white wine, and herbs, making it a delightful and filling meal. Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every drop of the sauce.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup seafood or chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

3. 3

   Increase heat to medium-high and pour in white wine and broth; bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Add mussels to the pot and cover with a tight-fitting lid.

5. 5

   Steam mussels for 5-6 minutes until they open, discarding any that do not.

6. 6

   Stir in parsley and season with salt and pepper.

7. 7

   Serve mussels in bowls with the broth and lemon wedges on the side.

8. 8

   Enjoy with crusty bread to dip into the sauce.