Beer-Braised Mussels with Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

Fresh mussels simmered in a fragrant beer broth with garlic and herbs, a classic Belgian preparation that's surprisingly simple to make at home. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs mussels, Belgian beer, olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, scrubbed and debearded mussels
• 1 cup (e.g., Leffe Blonde) Belgian beer
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1, sliced lemon

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot over medium-high heat, warm 3 tbsp olive oil, add 4 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 2 lbs mussels, 1 cup Belgian beer, 1/4 cup white wine, and 1 lemon slice, cover, and steam for 5-7 minutes until mussels open.
3. Step 3: Discard any mussels that don’t open, transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.