Beer-Braised Mussels with Leeks and Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

Fresh mussels simmered in a fragrant Belgian blonde beer broth with tender leeks and bright dill, served with crusty bread for dipping. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs mussels, Belgian blonde beer, leeks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 pounds mussels
• 1 cup Belgian blonde beer
• 2, thinly sliced leeks
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1, juiced lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 2 thinly sliced leeks and 3 minced garlic cloves, and sauté for 3 minutes until softened but not browned.
2. Step 2: Add 2 pounds cleaned mussels and 1 cup Belgian blonde beer, then cover and steam for 5-7 minutes until all mussels open (discard any unopened shells).
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook for 1 minute more until flavors meld.