Stanley Harbor Mussels with Garlic-Parsley Butter
A simple, elegant seafood dish featuring plump mussels steamed in a fragrant garlic-parsley butter broth, perfect for coastal dining. This seafood-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs scrubbed and debearded mussels, white wine, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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, scrubbed and debearded mussels
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2, sliced lemon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat 1 tbsp olive oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and cook for 45 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 2: Add 2 lbs scrubbed mussels and 1/2 cup white wine to the pot. Cover immediately and steam for 5-7 minutes until all mussels have opened (discard any that remain closed).
- Step 3: Remove mussels to a serving platter, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid in the pot. Melt 3 tbsp butter in the pot over medium heat, then stir in 1/4 cup chopped parsley, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 1 minute until butter is fragrant.
- Step 4: Pour the butter sauce over the mussels, garnish with lemon slices, and serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stanley Harbor Mussels with Garlic-Parsley Butter take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stanley Harbor Mussels with Garlic-Parsley Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep white wine from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stanley Harbor Mussels with Garlic-Parsley Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stanley Harbor Mussels with Garlic-Parsley Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Stanley Harbor Mussels with Garlic-Parsley Butter?
Seafood seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Best recipe I've made this month.
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Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
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The proportions seem off. Way too much of some ingredients.
