Grilled Mussels with Garlic and Chile Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-07 · Updated 2026-08-07

Fresh mussels grilled until just opened, topped with a fragrant garlic and chile-infused oil for a smoky, spicy appetizer. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs Fresh mussels, Olive oil, Garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 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.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs, cleaned and debearded Fresh mussels
• 4 tbsp Olive oil
• 5 cloves, finely minced Garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Dried red chile flakes
• 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh cilantro
• 1/2 tsp Salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat grill to medium-high heat, about 400°F.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, combine 4 tbsp olive oil, 5 finely minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried red chile flakes, and 1/2 tsp salt. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes to infuse.
3. Step 3: Arrange 2 lbs cleaned mussels in a single layer on a grill-safe tray or directly on the grill grates.
4. Step 4: Grill the mussels for 5-7 minutes, covered, until shells open widely.
5. Step 5: Remove opened mussels and discard any that remain closed.
6. Step 6: Drizzle the garlic chile oil evenly over the hot mussels and squeeze 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice on top.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro and serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the flavorful oil.