Garlic and Lemon Mussels. Think garlic, lemon, butter, herbs and olive oil. The simplest flavors sometimes really bring out the most in foods! I find that this easy simple garlic and lemon mussels is the base for anyone to start building on their mussels recipes.
You can have Garlic and Lemon Mussels using 10 ingredients and 4 steps. Here is how you achieve that.
Ingredients of Garlic and Lemon Mussels
- Prepare 1.8 kg of clean mussels,.
- You need 3 tbsp of salted butter.
- It’s 4 of , garlic cloves, finely chopped.
- Prepare to taste of Salt.
- It’s to taste of Ground black pepper.
- Prepare of Zest of 1 lemon.
- Prepare of Juice of 1 lemon.
- You need 4 tbsp of freshly chopped coriander.
- Prepare 2 tbsp of olive oil.
- It’s 1-3 of dried chilli (optional).
Melt some butter in a large sauté pan and add the frozen mussels. Place a lid over the pan. Scatter the mussels directly on the grill along with the lemons, cut-side down. Remove the mussels from the grill.
Garlic and Lemon Mussels instructions
Preheat a pan with a lid over high heat and add the butter and garlic. Fry for 2 minutes or less. Do not let the garlic burn..
Toss the Mussels in and cover with lid. Reduce heat to medium allow to steam for 10 minutes or until the mussels have all open..
Add the rest of the ingredients, toss and cook for another 3-5 minutes to allow the liquid and mussels to absorb some of the flavours..
Serve with crusty bread..
They should all be open — discard any that are closed. PLACE mussels in large skillet without water. Cover and cook over medium heat, removing the mussels to a warm platter as they open. Sprinkle with olive oil, lemon juice and garlic. This light dish is perfect for lunch or supper.
