Pan-Seared Chilean Mussels with White Wine and Garlic
Fresh mussels simmered in a fragrant garlic and white wine broth, finished with bright parsley and lemon zest for a coastal-inspired meal. This Chilean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs mussels, olive oil, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 mussels
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add mussels and sauté for 2 minutes until edges begin to curl.
- Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine, cover pot, and steam for 5-7 minutes until all mussels open, discarding any closed shells.
- Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup fresh parsley and 1 tbsp lemon zest, then season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve immediately.
