Smoked Mussels in White Wine Herb Broth

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-09 · Updated 2026-04-09

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Fresh mussels simmered in a fragrant broth of white wine, smoked paprika, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread for dipping. This Belgian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs mussels, dry white wine, smoked paprika for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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: 20 min Serves 2 Belgian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs mussels
1 cup dry white wine
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon
3 tbsp fresh parsley

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Instructions

Step 1: Scrub mussels under cold water and remove beards; discard any open or cracked shells. Place mussels in a large pot with 1 cup white wine and 1 tsp smoked paprika, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp fresh thyme.
Step 2: Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes until all mussels open, shaking the pot gently every minute.
Step 3: Discard any unopened mussels, then stir in 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, squeeze of 1/2 lemon, and 3 tbsp chopped parsley until fragrant and broth thickens slightly.