Mussels in Green Olive Sauce Recipe

Name: Mussels in Green Olive Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup green olives, pitted; 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed; 1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 pounds mussels, cleaned and trimmed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 head garlic, cut in 1/2; 1 red chile, cut in 1/2; 1/2 lemon; 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 cup dry white wine

Servings: persons

1 cup green olives, pitted
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
1/2 lemon, juiced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 pounds mussels, cleaned and trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 shallots, chopped
1 head garlic, cut in 1/2
1 red chile, cut in 1/2
1/2 lemon
8 sprigs fresh thyme
1 cup dry white wine

1
For the Green Olive Sauce, put everything into a food processor and process until almost smooth.
2
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
3
Set aside.
4
Rinse the mussels and check them over; discard any that do not close when tapped.
5
In a large heavy bottomed pot with a tight fitting lid, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
6
Add the shallots, garlic, chile, lemon, and thyme and cook for about 5 minutes.
7
Add the mussels and give them a stir.
8
Pour in the white wine, cover, and cook, shaking the pot occasionally, until all the mussels have opened, about 10 minutes.
9
Stir in the Green Olive Sauce, pour the mussels onto a platter, and serve.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup green olives, pitted, 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed, 1/2 bunch fresh parsley leaves, 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, and more.

Yes, Mussels in Green Olive Sauce 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.

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Mussels in Green Olive Sauce

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