Garlic-White Wine Mussels with Crusty Bread

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Steaming mussels bathed in a fragrant garlic-wine broth, served with toasted bread for soaking up every drop of flavor. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 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 280 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: 10 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Scrub mussels under cold water and remove beards. Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
  3. Step 3: Add 2 lbs scrubbed mussels, 1/2 cup dry white wine, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Cover tightly and bring to a simmer.
  4. Step 4: Cook for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot gently every minute, until all mussels open (discard any unopened shells).
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, and serve immediately with toasted crusty bread for dipping.

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