Description
Steamed Mussels with White Wine and Bay Leaf delightfully elevate your meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the white wine and add the bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Add the cleaned mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Steam the mussels for about 5-7 minutes, or until they have opened up. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
- Serve the mussels in bowls, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream to the wine mixture before adding the mussels.
- Try substituting the white wine with a light beer for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Steaming
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: varies
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: varies
Keywords: Steamed Mussels with White Wine and Bay Leaf