Jul 13 2026
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Steamed Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Iaria's Italian Restaurant
Time30m
Serves4

Steamed mussels in your choice of our Marinara Sauce or a White Wine Garlic sauce.

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Ingredients

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Mussels

White Wine Garlic Sauce

Marinara Sauce

Method

Cleaning Mussels

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold running water. Scrub the shells with a brush to remove any dirt and remove the beards (the fibrous strands) from the mussels.

Cooking Mussels

  1. 2

    Prepare to Steam

    In a large pot, add the water and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the cleaned mussels to the pot.

  2. 3

    Steam the Mussels

    Cover the pot and steam the mussels for about 5-7 minutes, or until they have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.

Making White Wine Garlic Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Garlic

    In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 5

    Add Wine and Season

    Pour in the white wine, salt, and black pepper. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

  3. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the chopped parsley and remove from heat. Pour this sauce over the steamed mussels before serving.

Making Marinara Sauce

  1. 7

    Sauté Garlic

    In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 8

    Add Tomatoes and Season

    Add the canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 9

    Finish with Basil

    Stir in the chopped basil before removing from heat. Pour this sauce over the steamed mussels before serving.

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