Brugse Zot Beer-Braised Mussels with Leeks

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Plump mussels simmered in a fragrant broth of Belgian wheat beer, leeks, and fresh dill, served with crusty bread. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs mussels, Belgian wheat beer, leeks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 25 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Scrub mussels under cold water, removing beards, and discard any open or cracked shells. Rinse thoroughly.
  2. Step 2: Trim leeks, discarding dark green tops, and thinly slice the white and light green parts. Mince 3 garlic cloves.
  3. Step 3: Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add sliced leeks and cook for 4 minutes until softened but not browned. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Pour in 1 cup Belgian wheat beer and 1/4 cup dry white wine, then bring to a gentle boil. Add 2 lbs mussels and 1/4 tsp salt, cover tightly, and steam for 5-7 minutes until all shells open.
  5. Step 5: Remove mussels with a slotted spoon, discarding any unopened shells. Strain cooking liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, reserving 1/2 cup.
  6. Step 6: Return strained liquid to the pot, add 2 tbsp fresh dill, and simmer for 2 minutes. Return mussels to the pot and toss gently to coat in sauce. Season with 1/8 tsp black pepper and serve immediately with crusty bread.

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