Celery Free Mussels in White Wine
Steamed mussels in a garlicky white wine broth are one of those dishes that feel impossibly elegant for how little effort they actually take. The broth comes together with shallots, sliced garlic, a pinch of red pepper flakes, and a generous pour of dry white wine — nothing fussy, nothing hidden. Because the whole recipe relies on clean, straightforward ingredients, there's no celery lurking in a stock base or a mirepoix, which makes it a genuinely safe and satisfying choice for anyone avoiding that ingredient. The mussels steam open right in the pot, soaking up all that savory, buttery broth as they cook. A final swirl of butter and a handful of fresh parsley finish everything off with richness and a little brightness. Serve it in wide bowls with crusty bread on the side and you'll be dragging every last drop of that broth off the bottom — it's that good.
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4 servings
- 4 lbs live mussels
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 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)
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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