Description
This quick and flavorful mussels recipe features tender mussels cooked in a creamy, garlicky sauce with a hint of spice and lemon, perfect for a satisfying seafood meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 shallots, diced small
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Dash of ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 pounds frozen mussels, thawed
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the diced shallots, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Cook gently, stirring occasionally, until the shallots become soft and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Prepare Sauce: Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh lemon juice into the skillet. Bring the mixture to a low simmer over medium-low heat, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
- Cook Mussels: Add the thawed mussels to the skillet, making sure the heat remains on medium-low. Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mussels simmer gently for 3 minutes. Stir once during cooking to evenly distribute the sauce. Discard any mussels that do not open after cooking as they are unsafe to eat.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the mussels for a bright, fresh finish. Serve immediately and enjoy this creamy, spicy seafood dish.
Notes
- Ensure mussels are thoroughly thawed before cooking for even heat penetration and proper opening.
- Discard any mussels that fail to open after cooking to avoid food safety issues.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to taste depending on your preferred spice level.
- This dish pairs wonderfully with crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
