Best 7 How To Make Mussels In Garlic Sauce Recipes

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**Mussels in Garlic Sauce: A Culinary Symphony of Succulent Delights**

Indulge in a culinary journey that celebrates the harmonious blend of briny mussels and aromatic garlic sauce. This delectable dish, hailing from the coastal regions of Europe, tantalizes taste buds with its symphony of flavors and textures. Dive into a sea of plump, succulent mussels, expertly steamed to perfection, and enveloped in a velvety sauce that bursts with garlic's savory embrace. Whether you prefer the classic white wine and butter variation or crave the spicy kick of a tomato-based sauce, this article presents a diverse collection of recipes to suit every palate. Discover the secrets to crafting a garlicky masterpiece that will transport you to the shores of the Mediterranean, leaving you craving more with every bite.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

MUSSELS IN LEMON GARLIC-BUTTER SAUCE



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Mussels in Lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce makes the perfect appetizer before the main dinner dish and is an elegant dish for entertaining

Provided by Linda Nortje

Categories     Appetizers / Snacks

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1 Onion, small, finely chopped
2 teaspoon Fresh Garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon Chili Flakes
1 cup Dry White Wine
1 cup Fresh Cream, (whipping cream)
450 grams Half Shell Mussels, ( 1 pound )
Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
1 Lemon, juice and zest
1/2 cup Parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Melt the Butter in a large skillet (with a lid) - saute the Onion, Garlic and Chili Flakes until soft
  • Add the White Wine and simmer until reduced by two thirds - add the Cream and simmer 2 - 3 minutes
  • Add the Mussels and cover the skillet - over low heat, steam the Mussels until cooked - about 8 - 10 minutes
  • Remove from heat - season to taste with Salt and Black Pepper - stir through the Lemon Juice, finely grated Zest and Parsley

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 94 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 28 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 8 grams protein, SaturatedFat 18 grams saturated fat, Sodium 294 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams unsaturated fat

MUSSELS IN GARLIC WINE SAUCE



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A big bowl of plump, steamed Mussels in Garlic Wine Sauce, so good with grilled sourdough bread. This is a budget-friendly, easy one-pot meal. Add a glass of wine and make it a special dinner for date-night.

Provided by Pat Nyswonger

Categories     Main Dish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium shallot, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper
4 pounds mussels, scrubbed
1 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups dry white wine, (I like Sauvignon Blanc)
4 tablespoons butter,
1/4 cup coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or large pot with a lid, heat the olive oil and add the shallot and chopped garlic, season lightly with salt and pepper and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the garlic is softened and barely golden, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil then add the mussels and wine, cook for 1 minute, giving it a stir occasionally. Cover with the lid and steam the mussels until they open, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the mussels to 6 serving bowls, discarding any mussels that do not open.
  • Return the pot to the heat and bring to a boil to reduce the pot broth slightly. Add the butter and parsley to the broth, and stir until the butter melts. Slowly pour the broth over each serving of the mussels. Garnish each serving with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and serve with crusty grilled bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 143 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 14 grams fat, Fiber 0 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1042 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat

MUSSELS IN SPICY RED SAUCE



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I love this dish, which is often called "Mussels Fra Diavolo", because my Italian Grandmother made it often, especially around the holidays. The lusty combination of mussels and spicy red sauce is irresistible. It's Italian-American comfort food. Forget about serving this with pasta, you absolutely must have a loaf of crusty, chewy Italian or French bread to dip in the sauce. Make sure to put an empty bowl on the table to accommodate the shells. For equipment you will need a large (10 to 12 inch) high sided saute pan (sauteuse) or a 6 to 6 quart pot with a tight fitting lid, a large spoon, and a Chinese wire mesh skimmer or slotted spoon. Red Sauce: I know my red sauce. My credentials: I grew up at the Jersey Shore, I had an Italian grandmother and I worked as a cook at Marenzi Restaurant in North Beach, San Francisco, back in the 1970's. This recipe is one for you to keep. My Napolitano red sauce is a great building block to making all sorts of dishes. It can be used to for a quick pasta dinner or for simmering fresh squash and/or bell peppers and onion. You can also use this red sauce as a base to make a "fra diavolo" with mussels, lobster or other sea food, even with leftovers and serve with rice or pasta. The most important concept in making this sauce is to really brown (caramelize) the onions and carrots, creating a natural sweetness that balances with the acidic tomatoes. For equipment you will need a 5-quart Dutch oven or heavy pot, and a wooden spoon.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic (6 cloves)
1 to 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
1 cup white wine
2 cups Red Sauce or Fra Diavlo Sauce, recipes follow
3 pounds medium mussels, scrubbed, de-bearded, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
Two 35-ounce cans plum tomatoes in juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 bay leaves
1 head (about 12 medium cloves) garlic, peeled and finely chopped
2 medium onions (about 12 ounces), cut in 1/4-inch dice
2 medium carrots (about 8 ounces), cut in 1/4-inch dice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 large cloves garlic, chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper
2 cups Red Sauce, recipe above
One 8-ounce bottle clam juice
Kosher or sea salt

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and red pepper, and saute until fragrant, stirring, about 30 seconds. Add the white wine and tomato sauce, increase the heat to high, cover and bring to a boil.
  • Add the mussels and replace the lid. Cook over high heat 3 minutes. Remove the lid and stir once gently. Continue to cook until the mussels are completely open and firmly cooked, about 4 minutes more.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and transfer the mussels gently from the pot to a large bowl with a Chinese wire mesh skimmer. Return the pot to the heat and increase the heat to high. Boil for a minute or 2, until the sauce is thick enough to coat a spoon. Pour the sauce over the mussels and serve immediately.
  • Place the canned tomatoes in a large bowl and place your (clean) hands in the bowl and crush the tomatoes so they breakup into a range of small pieces.
  • In a 5-quart Dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium heat until it is fragrant, but before it smokes, about 40 seconds. Add the bay leaves and stir them in the oil until they begin to brown, about 10 seconds. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until it starts to turn golden brown, then add the onions, carrots, and oregano. Cook the vegetables until they are very brown, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir occasionally, just enough to prevent them from scorching.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes with their juice, the tomato paste, salt and pepper, and 1 1/2 cups of water, (white wine or clam juice can be added depending on the intended use) and bring to a boil. Lower the heat, and simmer, partially covered until the sauce level has reduced by 2 or 3 inches and the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Cook the sauce for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick.
  • Remove from heat, cool down in the pot, then when at room temperature, transfer to a sealed plastic container and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • This sauce will keep 10 days in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator.
  • Using my recipe for basic Red Sauce, you can make a quick and spicy "fra diavolo" sauce that is delicious drizzled over grilled squid and other seafood. For equipment you will need a 3-quart saucepan and a wooden spoon.
  • Heat the olive oil in a 3-quart saucepan slightly over medium heat and saute the garlic and crushed red pepper until the garlic is fragrant and beginning to brown, about 40 seconds.
  • Add the Red Sauce, clam juice, and salt, to taste, and simmer, stirring occasionally over medium-low heat, until the sauce returns to the thickness and quantity of the Red Sauce, about 15 minutes.

MUSSELS WITH GARLIC BUTTER



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For Mussels, Garlic butter is a perfect partner for the shellfish in this easy starter. Pass a basket of soda bread to mop all the juices.

Categories     Dairy     Garlic     Shellfish     Appetizer     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Low/No Sugar     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Mussel     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed debearded
10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks) butter
3/4 cup finely chopped shallots
6 large garlic cloves, minced
4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Place mussels in heavy large Dutch oven, cover and cook over high heat until mussels open, shaking pan occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain mussels, reserving liquid. Transfer mussels to bowl; discard any that do not open. Tent bowl with foil.
  • Melt butter in same Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons parsley, lemon juice, lemon peel and reserved liquid from mussels and bring to boil. Season to taste with pepper. Drizzle garlic butter over mussels. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.

MUSSELS IN GARLIC BUTTER



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This is a very quick and simple recipe for Mussels. I am not a seafood eater myself but the family do enjoy these.

Provided by Tisme

Categories     Mussels

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

125 g butter, cubed
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
2 dozen mussels, washed & beards removed
1/4 cup shallot, chopped
2 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1 cup dry white wine

Steps:

  • Cream the butter with the garlic and parsley in a bowl and set aside.
  • Place the mussels in a saucepan with the remaining ingredients, bring to boil and simmer for 3 minutes or until the mussels open.
  • Detach the lid from the base and place the mussels still sitting in their shells on a baking sheet.
  • Dot generously with the garlic butter and grill until the butter has melted.
  • Serve the mussles on their own or in the wine broth.

MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE AND GARLIC



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Make and share this Mussels in White Wine and Garlic recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kyle martin

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 4 bowls, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 lbs live mussels
2 cups dry white wine
4 large shallots, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup mixed fresh herbs (such as flat-leaf parsley,chervil,or basil,chopped)
6 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces

Steps:

  • Rinse and scrub mussels under cold water.
  • Using your fingers or paring knife, remove beards (strings that hang from the mussel shells), and discard.
  • In a large stockpot set over medium heat, combine wine, shallots, garlic, and salt.
  • Simmer 5 minutes.
  • Add mussels, cover, and increase heat to high.
  • Cook until all mussels are open, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in herbs and butter.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Divide mussels and broth among four bowls.
  • Serve immediately.

MUSSELS IN GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE



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A great recipe for a light mid week meal. Very tasty, healthy and quick to make.

Provided by afronia1

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Scrub the mussels thorougly under cold running water. Discard any that have broken or open shells.
  • Melt 40g of the butter in a very large pan over low heat. Add 2tsp of the chopped garlic and all the shallots and cook for 2mins.
  • Add the mussels, wine, salt and black pepper. Cover and bring to the boil, shaking occasionally. Cook for around 3 mins or until the mussels open.
  • Place the mussels into individual dishes, discarding any mussels that won't open.
  • Mix together the remaining butter, garlic and chopped parsley.
  • Stir the mixture into the remaining cooking juices and heat through, pour over the mussels and eat immediatley.

Tips:

  • Choose the right mussels: Look for mussels that are tightly closed and have no cracks or chips in their shells. Avoid any mussels that are open or have a foul odor.
  • Clean the mussels thoroughly: Use a stiff brush to scrub the mussels under cold running water. Remove any barnacles or other debris from the shells.
  • Cook the mussels until they open: Mussels are done cooking when their shells have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher the ingredients, the better your mussels will taste. Use fresh garlic, shallots, and herbs for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the mussels: Mussels are a delicate seafood, so it's important not to overcook them. Overcooked mussels will be tough and chewy.

Conclusion:

Mussels in garlic sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy meal. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, this dish is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve mussels in garlic sauce with a side of crusty bread or pasta for a complete meal.

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