Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsSalt Cellar RestaurantMussels In Butter Sauce Recipe

Mussels In Butter Sauce Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A Salt Cellar Specialty, fresh Blue Hill Bay mussels served in a broth with drawn butter.

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Ingredients

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Mussels

Butter Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold running water and scrub the shells with a brush to remove any dirt. Discard any mussels that are open or damaged.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Butter Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, add the salt and black pepper. Keep warm on low heat.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook the Mussels

    In a large pot, add the white wine, shallots, garlic, and cleaned mussels. Cover and cook over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels open. Discard any mussels that do not open.

  2. 4

    Combine and Serve

    Once the mussels are cooked, add the chopped parsley and lemon juice to the pot. Stir to combine. Serve the mussels in a bowl with the warm butter sauce poured over them.

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