Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsCucciolo Osteria DurhamMussels With White Wine Sauce Recipe

Mussels With White Wine Sauce Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

dill, anise, red chili, butter

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold running water, scrubbing the shells with a brush. Remove any beards and discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

  2. 2

    Cook the Aromatics

    In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, anise seeds, and red chili flakes. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add Wine and Mussels

    Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the mussels have opened.

  4. 4

    Finish with Dill

    Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the chopped dill and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Discard any mussels that did not open.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve the mussels in bowls with the broth, garnished with additional dill if desired.

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