Sablon-Style Mussels in White Wine & Herb Cream

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A refined take on Brussels' classic mussels, featuring locally sourced mussels in a delicate white wine and herb cream sauce, served with golden Belgian fries for an elegant yet authentic experience. This Belgian-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs fresh mussels, Belgian beer, heavy cream for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 680 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: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 2 Belgian cuisine 680 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Scrub mussels under cold running water and remove beards; discard any open or cracked shells. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Step 2: Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add minced shallot and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Add white wine, Belgian beer, and lemon zest; bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes until slightly reduced, then add mussels and cover tightly.
  4. Step 4: Steam for 8-10 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until all mussels have opened—discard any that remain closed.
  5. Step 5: Remove mussels, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Return pot to medium heat, add remaining butter, heavy cream, and minced chives; simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  6. Step 6: Return mussels to sauce and toss gently for 1 minute to coat. Serve immediately with golden Belgian fries on the side.

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