Lemon Chipotle Mussels Recipe

Name: Lemon Chipotle Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Fresh Mussels; 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Small Yellow Onion, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 dash Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1/2 teaspoons Chipotle Chili Powder; 1/2 whole Lemon, Cut Into Wedges; 1- 1/2 cup White Wine (I Used Chardonnay); 1/2 cups Fresh Cilantro, Chopped; 1 loaf Fresh Bread, For Dipping (I Like A Crusty French Loaf Or Sourdough)

Servings: persons

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Clean and scrub mussels.
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Toss out any that are open.
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Set cleaned mussels aside.
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In a large skillet (make sure it has a tight-fitting lid), heat oil over medium-high heat.
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Add onion and garlic to oil and saute until onion is translucent, about three minutes.
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Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Add chipotle chili powder to onion mixture and stir to combine.
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Squeeze juice from lemon wedges into pan, and then toss the wedges right into the pan with the onions.
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Add white wine to pan and stir to deglaze.
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Add mussels to pan and cover with the lid.
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Cook 5-7 minutes until all mussels have opened.
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Remove from heat.
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Throw out any mussels that are unopened.
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Add chopped cilantro to mussels and stir to combine.
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Pour cooked mussels and remaining cooking liquid (thats the good stuffyum) into a large bowl and serve immediately with lots of bread for soaking up the liquid.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Fresh Mussels, 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Small Yellow Onion, Diced, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Lemon Chipotle Mussels falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemon Chipotle Mussels

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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