Description
A delightful dish of mussels cooked in a rich garlic butter and white wine sauce, perfect for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and bring to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly.
- Add the diced tomatoes, oregano, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Stir well and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream after adding the tomatoes.
- Serve with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce or over pasta for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg