Description
Mussels in Garlic Lemon Cream Sauce is a luxurious seafood dish that effortlessly combines the briny sweetness of fresh mussels with a rich and creamy garlic lemon sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying an intimate dinner at home, this recipe delivers vibrant flavors and an elegant presentation that will transport you to coastal dining with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds fresh mussels, cleaned
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Clean the mussels by rinsing them under cold water; scrub the shells and discard any open shells that do not close when tapped.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add cleaned mussels to the pot along with half a cup of water or white wine. Cover and cook for approximately 5 minutes until the mussels open.
- Stir in heavy cream and lemon juice; simmer for an additional 3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; add chili flakes for extra heat if desired.
- Serve mussels in bowls, drizzling generously with the sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup mussels with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg