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Garlic Butter Mussels

Irresistible Garlic Butter Mussels for a Quick Seafood Fix

Discover the delight of Garlic Butter Mussels, a quick and impressive seafood dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mussels
  • 2 pounds Mussels Fresh and tightly closed for best flavor
For the Garlic Butter
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted for flavor control
  • 4 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
For the Finish
  • 1/4 cup Parsley Fresh and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Mussels
  1. Clean the mussels under cold water, scrubbing any dirt and discarding open or cracked shells.
  2. In a pot, add 1/4 cup of water and bring to a simmer. Add mussels and cover to steam for 3-4 minutes.
  3. While mussels steam, mix butter, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  4. Preheat broiler. Place steamed mussels on a baking sheet and discard empty shells.
  5. Spoon garlic butter over each mussel and broil for 2-4 minutes until bubbly.
  6. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Enjoy these Garlic Butter Mussels fresh for the best flavor. Store leftovers for up to 2 days in the fridge.

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