Drunken Mussels

Drunken Mussels

This mussels recipe from Chef John is so simple yet delicious. Bring a wine-based broth to a boil, add mussels, and cook until they open. That's it!

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Calories
718 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add garlic and let sizzle for about 30 seconds. Stir in lemon zest and red pepper flakes for about 45 seconds.
Step 2
Quickly pour wine into the pot and season with black pepper. Bring sauce to a boil; add mussels and cover immediately. Shake pot and let boil for 1 minute.
Step 3
Stir mussels, replace cover, and let boil for 2 more minutes. The shells will begin to open. Stir in parsley, cover, and cook until all shells are open, 1 to 3 minutes.
Step 4
Gather all ingredients.
Step 5
Serve and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups white wine
  • 2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • 1 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

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