Mussels in Creamy Belgian Beer Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

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Plump mussels steamed in a fragrant blend of dark beer, garlic, and cream, finished with fresh herbs for an elegant coastal-inspired dish. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs mussels, unsalted butter, dark Belgian beer for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 305 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Belgian cuisine 305 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs, scrubbed and debearded mussels
3 tbsp unsalted butter
1/2 cup dark Belgian beer
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 cloves, minced garlic
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley
4 lemon wedges

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Instructions

Step 1: Melt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add the scrubbed mussels to the pot, then pour in 1/2 cup dark Belgian beer. Cover tightly and steam for 5-7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until all mussels open.
Step 3: Discard any mussels that remain closed. Remove mussels to a serving dish, leaving the liquid in the pot. Stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Step 4: Return the mussels to the pot and toss gently to coat in the sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup fresh parsley, then serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.