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

Mussels in Lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce is one of the most delicious appetizers (or starters as it is known in some countries) and it is so easy to make at home. Have a bag of half shell mussels ? Let’s go and make some Mussels !

No need to go to a restaurant when you are craving Mussels in a creamy sauce. Not to mention how pricey seafood restaurants are these days.

I remember a time when we had dinner at least twice a month at a close-by seafood restaurant. Good old days !

Of course Mussels are not only available as an appetizer in seafood restaurants, but many Steakhouses also have them on their menus.

This recipe is so saucy, exactly what I want in an appetizer of this kind. Just imagine, mopping up the Garlic-Buttery sauce with a crusty slice of bread .. mmm, totally delicious !

We always, but always finish a batch, whether we are four sharing or only two of us.

I also like to serve the Mussels in the skillet it was cooked in, all of us tucking in with our little Mussel forks, and especially dipping bread in the sauce !

But, seating arrangements, or when I make these for more than three or four people, are not always suitable for sharing from one skillet and then I use small, not too deep, bowls (or rather a plate-bowl, if you know what I mean) to serve the Mussels individually.

The serving also depends on your eaters … sharing is fine with the immediate family, or even close friends.

However you can serve this dish in separate bowls, if for instance you have colleagues, or new friends over for dinner.

More Appetizer recipes you might like:

• Creamy Dill Mushrooms
• Thai Mussels
• Cheesy Garlic Shrimp Appetizer
• Avocado Ritz
• Shrimp Springrolls

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Mussels In Lemon garlic-Butter Sauce

Mussels In lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce

Linda Nortje

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

4.52 from 877 votes

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Course Appetizers / Snacks

Cuisine South-African

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

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Servings 4 Servings

Calories 372 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
• 1 Onion small, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoon Fresh Garlic crushed
• ½ 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
• ½ cup Parsley chopped

Instructions

 

• 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

Mussels In lemon Garlic-Butter Sauce

Amount per Serving

Calories

372

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

28

g

43

%

Saturated Fat

 

18

g

113

%

Trans Fat

 

1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

9

g

Cholesterol

 

94

mg

31

%

Sodium

 

294

mg

13

%

Carbohydrates

 

12

g

4

%

Fiber

 

1

g

4

%

Sugar

 

3

g

3

%

Protein

 

8

g

16

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition value, where given, is not always accurate. Please also check your ingredient labels.