Drunken Mussels In Garlic Butter Sauce Recipes

DRUNKEN MUSSELS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium heat. Add garlic and let sizzle for about 30 seconds. Season with red pepper flakes and lemon zest, stirring for about 45 seconds.
• Quickly pour in wine into the pan and season with black pepper. Bring sauce to a boil, stir in mussels, and cover immediately. Shake pot and let boil for 1 minute.
• Stir mussels, replace cover, and let boil for 2 more minutes. The shells will begin to open. Stir in parsley, cover pot, and cook until all shells are open, 1 to 3 minutes.
• Serve with grilled bread and lemon wedge.

DRUNKEN MUSSELS IN GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• Clean your mussels and put them into a large bowl filled with cool water. Refrigerate until ready to use.
• In a medium pot, heat the butter and oil and add in the garlic and shallot. Cook over medium heat for 2 mins until fragrant.
• Add in white wine, anchovy powder / stock, salt and pepper, turn up heat to high and bring to boil.
• Put in the mussels and cover with lid. Shake the pot gently to move the mussels around.
• After 3 - 5 mins, open the lid and once the shells are open, they are done. Do not overcook the mussels as they will shrink and turn rubbery.
• Add in heavy cream / milk and give it a stir. Taste and adjust with more seasoning if needed.
• Top with chopped coriander, squeeze in some lemon juice and serve hot.