Brussels-Style Mussels with White Wine and Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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Fresh mussels steamed in a fragrant broth of white wine, garlic, and herbs, served with crispy fries for a classic Belgian street food experience. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs mussels, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, scrubbed and debearded mussels
2 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
1/2 tsp lemon zest
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Step 1: Place 2 lbs scrubbed and debearded mussels in a large pot with a tight-fitting lid. Add 2 tbsp olive oil and 4 minced garlic cloves, then cook over medium heat for 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 2: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and 1/2 cup vegetable broth. Cover the pot and steam the mussels for 5-7 minutes, or until all mussels have opened (discard any that remain closed).
Step 3: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/2 tsp lemon zest, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Add 1 tbsp butter and stir until melted.
Step 4: Transfer the mussels and broth to a serving dish. Drizzle with the remaining 1 tbsp butter (optional) and serve immediately with crispy French fries.