Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsThe Roasted CrabGrilled Garlic Butter Mussels Recipe

Grilled Garlic Butter Mussels Recipe

Inspired by The Roasted Crab
Time30m
Serves2

7 pieces

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garlic Butter Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Mussels

    Rinse the mussels under cold running water to remove any grit or sand. Scrub the shells with a brush to ensure they are clean. Discard any mussels that are open and do not close when tapped.

Garlic Butter Sauce

  1. 2

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Do not let it brown.

  2. 3

    Add Garlic

    Finely chop the garlic cloves and add them to the melted butter. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

  3. 4

    Incorporate Parsley and Lemon Juice

    Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the garlic butter along with the lemon juice. Stir to combine and remove from heat.

  4. 5

    Season the Sauce

    Season the garlic butter sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.

Grilling the Mussels

  1. 6

    Preheat the Grill

    Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.

  2. 7

    Place Mussels on the Grill

    Arrange the cleaned mussels on the grill, with the hinged side down.

  3. 8

    Add Garlic Butter Sauce

    Spoon the garlic butter sauce generously over each mussel.

  4. 9

    Grill the Mussels

    Close the grill lid and cook the mussels for about 5-7 minutes, or until they open up. Discard any mussels that do not open.

  5. 10

    Serve

    Remove the mussels from the grill and serve immediately with the remaining garlic butter sauce for dipping.

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