Jul 14 2026
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Black Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Cajun Boil Brickell
Time30m
Serves4

Steamed black mussels served with garlic butter.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the black mussels under cold water to remove any debris or sand. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

  2. 2

    Mince the Garlic

    Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Chop the Parsley

    Rinse the fresh parsley and chop it finely.

  4. 4

    Prepare the Lemon

    Cut the lemon in half. You will use half for juice and half for garnish.

Cooking

  1. 5

    Melt the Garlic Butter

    In a large pot over medium heat, melt the stick of unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.

  2. 6

    Steam the Mussels

    Add the cleaned black mussels to the pot, along with the salt and black pepper. Cover the pot and steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have all opened.

  3. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the chopped parsley and the juice of half a lemon. Serve the mussels in bowls with the garlic butter sauce spooned over them. Garnish with the remaining lemon half.

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