Belgian Style Mussels in White Wine and Shallot Broth

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Fresh mussels steamed in a fragrant broth of white wine, shallots, and fresh herbs, capturing the essence of Brussels' coastal flavors. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs fresh mussels, dry white wine, shallots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 210 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 210 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter. Add 3 finely chopped shallots and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and aromatic.
  2. Step 2: Pour in 1 cup dry white wine and bring to a simmer. Add 2 pounds cleaned mussels, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and steam for 6-8 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until mussels open.
  3. Step 3: Remove the pot from heat and discard any mussels that did not open. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley and season with 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges to squeeze over the mussels and crusty bread to soak up the broth.

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