Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy garlic Parmesan mussels recipe, where tender mussels are bathed in a luxurious buttery sauce with heavy cream and Parmesan, heightened by the freshness of parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Ingredients
Mussels:
- 1 pound mussels, cleaned
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Additional:
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Instructions
- Clean the Mussels: Thoroughly clean the mussels, discarding any with broken shells or those that remain open.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, simmer, then melt Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Mussels: Add cleaned mussels to the sauce, cover, and cook until opened, about 5–7 minutes. Discard unopened mussels.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle parsley over the mussels, gently stir, and serve with lemon wedges. Squeeze fresh lemon juice before enjoying.
Notes
- Add red chili flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Substitute dry white wine for some cream for added acidity.
- Enhance garlic content or use garlic paste for intensified flavor.
- Experiment with fresh basil or tarragon in place of parsley for a different taste.
- Reheat mussels gently to preserve tenderness; avoid boiling.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pound mussels with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
