Garlic & White Wine Steamed Mussels with Crusty Bread

Fresh mussels steamed in a flavorful broth of garlic, white wine, and herbs. Served with crusty bread for soaking up the sauce.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

550

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£2.79

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Soup•Bread

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Seafood

Mood:

Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

2lbsFresh Mussels(Bearded and scrubbed)

£6.00

2tbspOlive Oil(Extra Virgin)

£0.30

6clovesGarlic(Minced)

£0.20

1mediumShallot(Finely chopped)

£0.30

1cupDry White Wine(Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc recommended)

£1.50

0.5cupChicken Broth(Low Sodium)

£0.25

0.3cupFresh Parsley(Chopped)

£0.50

2sprigsFresh Thyme

£0.40

0.3tspRed Pepper Flakes(Optional, for a little heat)

£0.10

2tbspButter(Unsalted)

£0.25

1tbspLemon Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.15

1loafCrusty Bread(For serving)

£1.20

Total Cost

£11.15

£2.79 per serving

The Method

1
Scrub the mussels thoroughly under cold running water. Remove the beards (the fibrous strands protruding from the shell) by pulling firmly towards the hinge of the mussel.
2
Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and shallot and cook until softened and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4
Add the white wine, chicken broth, thyme sprigs, and red pepper flakes (if using) to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the alcohol to evaporate slightly.
5
Add the mussels to the pot, stir to coat them in the broth, and cover with a lid. Steam for 5-7 minutes, or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
6
Remove the thyme sprigs. Stir in the butter, lemon juice, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Serve immediately in bowls with plenty of the flavorful broth. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (400g)

550 kcal / 2301 kJ

Carbs

45g

17% of RDA

Fat

25g

36% of RDA

Protein

40g

80% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

3 g

10% of RDA

Sugar

4 g

4% of RDA

Sodium

700 mg

30% of RDA

Saturated Fat

10 g

50% of RDA

Chef's Tips

To ensure freshness, purchase mussels the day you plan to cook them.

If you don't have chicken broth, you can use vegetable broth or simply water.

For a richer flavor, add a splash of heavy cream to the broth at the end.

Serve with a crisp white wine that complements the flavors of the dish.

Cooking Equipment

Large Pot with Lid

Large Bowl

Wine Pairings

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Garlic & White Wine Steamed Mussels with Crusty Bread

Ingredients

The Method