Garlic Butter Mussels
easy Prep 5 min Cook 12 min 2 servings
Restaurant-quality mussels at home in under 15 minutes. Our NZ green mussels are perfect for this classic preparation.
Ingredients
- 500g NZ green mussels (half shell), thawed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup white wine or chicken stock
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crusty bread to serve
Instructions
- 1
Thaw mussels in fridge overnight or in cold water for 30 minutes.
- 2
In a wide pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1–2 min.
- 3
Add wine or stock and bring to a simmer.
- 4
Add mussels, shell-side down. Cover and steam for 5–6 minutes.
- 5
Squeeze lemon juice, season with salt and pepper.
- 6
Scatter parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Chef's Tips
If some mussels don't open after 6–7 minutes, discard them. Don't overcrowd the pan — cook in batches if needed.