Mussels

Good bread, good wine, and a giant bowl of buttery mussels make for a feast that comes together in a snap.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Simmered mussels in a white wine tomato sauce pair perfectly with pasta and some crusty bread for dipping.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Sambuca is an Italian anise-flavored liqueur that pairs well with tomatoes in cooking. The mussels are steamed in the tomato-sambuca broth which imparts the flavor to them as well.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

All these magnificent mussels need is a bright garlic butter with fresh parsley and black pepper. Serve with a big loaf of good, crusty bread and an even bigger...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Mussels, chorizo sausage, and cava sparkling wine (save yourself a glass or two!) mixed into buttery garlic and leeks turn dinner into a feast.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Mussels are steamed in a garlic wine sauce then served in a rich caramelized onion cream sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Use mussels, clams, or a combination of the two in this perfectly seasoned seafood dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Steamed mussels can be served as a first course or light entree. Make sure to use a good quality wine as it will control the overall flavor of the dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Mussels are steamed in a tangy lager sauce. Serve with lots of bread to sop up the delicious broth that results.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

With only a few ingredients there is actually a lot going on in this bowl. Fresh mussels, cherry peppers, and olives, simmered in a wine-marinara sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with breadcrumbs, mussels, white wine, butter, Gorgonzola cheese, fresh parsley, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with olive oil, shrimp, garlic, onion, green bell pepper, fresh rosemary, salt, tomato, parsley, paprika


Time:   1-2 hours

Made with olive oil, shallots, garlic, bay leaves, fresh thyme, white wine, butter, mussels, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sea salt, parsley, mussels, garlic, olive oil, tequila, cayenne pepper

Method:   outdoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sourdough bread, water, salt, fresh mussels, butter, garlic, white wine, fresh parsley

Method:   outdoor grill, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with tarragon, salt, heavy cream, olive oil, shallots, garlic, hot red pepper flakes, mussels, Pernod, dry white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fresh coriander, ground turmeric, ghee or oil, chili powder, salt, lemon juice, garlic, ground coriander, fresh ginger, water

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with cilantro, salt, mussels, cornmeal, olive oil, garlic, Tabasco sauce, white wine, crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with olive oil, mussels, white wine or beer, onion, garlic, marinara sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dried thyme, fresh thyme, white wine, shallots, garlic, mussels, fresh parsley, butter or heavy cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with fish sauce, green lipped mussels, cabbage, Spanish onion, green chilies, garlic, shallots, cherry tomatoes, water, palm sugar

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with sea salt, mustard, mussels, butter, garlic, shallot, heavy cream, white wine, rosemary sprigs, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, basmati rice, pine nuts, currants, mussels, onions, olive oil, salt, allspice, black pepper

Method:   oven
Time:   2-5 hours