Restaurant Style Mussels with Garlic Wine Sauce

Name: Restaurant Style Mussels with Garlic Wine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds Mussels; 3 Tablespoons Butter; 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 cups Shallots, Chopped; 6 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Medium Tomatoes, Seeded And Diced; 1/2 Tablespoons Dried Thyme; 1- 1/4 cup White Wine; 3/4 cups Chicken Broth; 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice; 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes; 1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper; 1/4 cups Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest

Servings: persons

4 pounds Mussels
3 Tablespoons Butter
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 cups Shallots, Chopped
6 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 whole Medium Tomatoes, Seeded And Diced
1/2 Tablespoons Dried Thyme
1- 1/4 cup White Wine
3/4 cups Chicken Broth
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Fresh Ground Black Pepper
1/4 cups Flat-leaf Parsley, Chopped
1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest

1
Dump mussels into a large bowl and cover with cool water.
2
Set aside.
3
In a large heavy pot, heat butter and oil over medium heat.
4
Cook shallots until they become translucent, about three minutes.
5
Add garlic and cook just until fragrant, about another minute or two.
6
Add tomatoes, thyme, white wine, broth, lemon juice, salt, red pepper and black pepper.
7
Turn up heat to medium high and allow it to come to a boil.
8
Drain the mussels.
9
Then add mussels into the boiling mixture and cover the pot.
10
Cook for eight to ten minutes.
11
Shake pan every now and again to move mussels around.
12
Remove pot from the heat.
13
Discard any mussels that didnt open.
14
Pour the mussels and sauce into a large bowl and garnish with parsley and lemon zest.
15
Serve with a loaf of crusty bread to sop up garlic wine sauce.

276

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 pounds Mussels, 3 Tablespoons Butter, 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1/2 cups Shallots, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Restaurant Style Mussels with Garlic Wine 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!