Sauteed Mussels Recipe

Name: Sauteed Mussels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped leeks; 2 shallots, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 pounds mussels; 1/3 cup white wine; 1/2 lemon, peeled and diced; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or more to taste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup chopped leeks
2 shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 pounds mussels
1/3 cup white wine
1/2 lemon, peeled and diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme, or more to taste
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, or more to taste

1
In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.
2
Add leeks, shallots, garlic, mussels, white wine, and lemon and saute over until the mussels open.
3
Season with salt and pepper, and then add butter and tomatoes.
4
Continue cooking until the butter is melted, carefully tossing to combine.
5
Sprinkle with thyme and parsley, adding more, to taste, if desired.
6
Serve immediately.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/4 cup chopped leeks, 2 shallots, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Sauteed 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.

Sauteed Mussels

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