Sablon-Style Mussels with Lemon-Herb Butter

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Fresh mussels steamed in Belgian beer and white wine, finished with a zesty lemon-herb butter that captures the elegance of Brussels' upscale Sablon district. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs fresh mussels, Belgian beer (Pilsner), dry white wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Belgian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Scrub mussels under cold running water, discarding any with cracked shells, and trim the 'beards' with a knife.
  2. Step 2: Heat 15 ml olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2 finely minced shallots and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 300 ml Belgian beer and 150 ml dry white wine, then add 1.5 kg cleaned mussels and 5 g sea salt. Cover tightly and steam for 6-8 minutes until all shells open, shaking the pot gently every 2 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Remove mussels with a slotted spoon, leaving the liquid in the pot. Mince 30 g fresh parsley and zest 1 lemon, then add to the pot with 60 g melted butter. Simmer uncovered for 2 minutes until the butter emulsifies and the sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Step 5: Return mussels to the pot and toss gently for 1 minute to coat. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.

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