Jul 14 2026
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Black Mussels Recipe

Inspired by Tasty Crab House
Time30m
Serves4

Make Black Mussels Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Optional Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Place the black mussels in a large bowl of cold water. Scrub the shells with a brush and remove any beards (the stringy fibers). Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

  2. 2

    Chop Vegetables

    Finely chop the garlic and shallots. Rinse and chop the fresh parsley, setting aside some for garnish.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the chopped garlic and shallots, and sauté for about 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

  2. 4

    Add Mussels and Wine

    Add the cleaned black mussels to the pot. Pour in the white wine and season with salt and black pepper. Stir everything together.

  3. 5

    Cook the Mussels

    Cover the pot with a lid and increase heat to high. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mussels have opened up. Discard any mussels that remain closed.

  4. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the chopped parsley. Serve the mussels in bowls with broth, garnished with additional parsley. Optional: Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread.

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