Garlic Butter Mussels Recipe
The plump and tender mussels are cooked to perfection and then smothered in a mouth-watering garlic butter sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Mussels
Rinse the mussels under cold water, scrubbing the shells if necessary. Remove any beards and discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.
- 2
Sauté Garlic
In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- 3
Add Mussels and Liquid
Add the cleaned mussels to the pot along with the white wine, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- 4
Cook the Mussels
Cover the pot and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
- 5
