Marolles Mussels in Craft Beer Cream
Fresh mussels steamed in a creamy Belgian craft beer sauce with herbs, inspired by Gist Bar's beer-focused tradition. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs Belgian mussels, craft beer, shallot for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 340 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.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs, scrubbed and debearded Belgian mussels
- 12 oz (preferably a blonde ale) craft beer
- 1 medium, finely minced shallot
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2, zested and juiced lemon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp fresh leaves thyme
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted, then add minced shallots and cook for 3 minutes until soft and translucent — do not brown.
- Step 2: Add mussels, craft beer, lemon zest, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cover tightly and steam for 6-8 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until mussels open (discard any unopened shells).
- Step 3: Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice, then simmer uncovered for 2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon. Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and serve immediately with crusty bread.
