Brussels Beer-Braised Mussels with Garlic-Herb Butter

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Succulent mussels simmered in a fragrant blend of local craft beer, garlic, and fresh herbs, served with crusty baguette for dipping. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Mussels, Belgian Pilsner beer, Unsalted butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Belgian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Scrub mussels under cold running water to remove any grit and trim the beard; discard any open or cracked shells. Place in a large pot with 1/4 cup water, cover, and steam over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until shells open—discard any unopened mussels.
  2. Step 2: Remove mussels to a bowl, reserving 1 cup of steaming liquid. Melt butter in the same pot over medium heat, add minced garlic and thyme, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Pour in beer and reserved steaming liquid, bring to a gentle simmer, then return mussels to the pot. Cook for 3 minutes until shells fully open, stirring gently. Remove from heat, stir in chopped parsley, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  4. Step 4: Serve immediately in a shallow bowl, garnished with lemon wedges, with toasted baguette slices on the side for soaking up the flavorful broth.

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