Marolles Mussels in White Wine
A coastal-inspired dish using mussels, white wine, and local herbs, reflecting Brussels' hidden maritime connections. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs mussels, white wine, shallots 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.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs scrubbed and debearded mussels
- 1 cup white wine
- 3 minced shallots
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 zested and juiced lemon
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 2: Pour in white wine, scraping up browned bits. Add mussels, cream, and lemon zest. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes until mussels open.
- Step 3: Discard unopened mussels. Stir in lemon juice and serve immediately with crusty bread.







