Alpha Gal Friendly Mussels in White Wine
Total time30 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time15 min
4.8(13)
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4 servings
- 4 lbs live mussels
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
Chef's tipUse a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one. - 3 medium shallots, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 ½ cups dry white wine (such as muscadet or pinot grigio)
- ¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- crusty bread, for serving (optional)
Can be omittedcrusty bread
Instructions
- 1
Scrub the mussels under cold running water and pull off any beards (the fibrous threads protruding from the shell). Discard any mussels with cracked shells or any that remain open after a firm tap on the counter.
- 2
Melt 2 tbsp of the butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat until foamy. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
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