Moules-Frites with Garlic Butter

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-31 · Updated 2026-03-31

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Classic Brussels street food: steamed mussels in white wine and garlic butter, paired with crispy frites. This Belgian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs mussels, white wine, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 500 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: 25 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 500 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cleaned mussels
1/2 cup white wine
4 garlic cloves
2 tbsp butter
1 lb fries
4 lemon wedges
1 tbsp, chopped parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large pot, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add 1 lb mussels and cook for 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup white wine and 4 minced garlic cloves. Cover and steam for 5-7 minutes until mussels open.
Step 2: Strain mussels, discarding any unopened shells. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium heat, then add 1/4 cup reserved cooking liquid and 1 tbsp parsley. Stir until fragrant.
Step 3: Fry 1 lb frites in hot oil at 350°F for 4-5 minutes until golden. Drain and serve with mussels and garlic butter, garnished with lemon wedges.