- Cleaning the Mussels
Rinse mussels under cold water. Discard any that are cracked or remain open when tapped. Remove beards if present.
- Sautéing Aromatics
Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Adding Wine
Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer. Let it reduce slightly for 1-2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Steaming the Mussels
Add mussels to the pot. Cover with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes until all mussels open. Shake the pot occasionally to help them cook evenly.
- Adding Cream
Remove the lid and pour in heavy cream. Stir gently and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice or chili flakes.
- Final Adjustments
Taste and adjust seasoning. Discard any mussels that did not open.
- Serving Serve immediately with chopped
parsley on top and crusty bread on the side.
- Calorias:1200 kcal%60%
- Proteína:9.6 g%19%
- Carboidratos:18.2 g%6%
- Gordo:163.7 g%99%
- Açúcar:13.0 g%13%
- Sal:1.3 g%19%
- Energia:5021 kJ%83%
Creamy Garlic Mussels is an elegant yet simple seafood dish featuring fresh mussels steamed in a rich sauce made from garlic, butter, white wine, and cream. As the mussels open, they release their natural briny juices, blending with the sauce to create a luxurious, aromatic broth perfect for dipping crusty bread.
