Jul 14 2026
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Black Mussel Recipe

Inspired by Crab Du Jour Xpress Cajun Seafood
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the black mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells with a brush to remove any debris. Remove the beards (the fibrous strands) from each mussel.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Finely chop the garlic and shallots. Roughly chop the fresh parsley, reserving a few leaves for garnish.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and shallots, sautéing until they are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add the Wine

    Pour in the dry white wine, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing the wine to reduce slightly for about 2 minutes.

  3. 5

    Cook the Mussels

    Add the cleaned black mussels to the pot, stirring to coat them in the wine and aromatics. Cover the pot with a lid and let the mussels steam for about 5-7 minutes, or until they have fully opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

  4. 6

    Season and Garnish

    Once the mussels are cooked, season with salt and black pepper. Stir in the chopped parsley, reserving some for garnish. Serve hot, garnished with the reserved parsley and lemon wedges if desired.

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