Roasted Mussels with Corn
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Here's a recipe I absolutely love making for dinner parties because it's elegant yet surprisingly simple. Fresh mussels roasted with sweet corn kernels create this beautiful, naturally briny and buttery dish that comes together in under an hour. The mussels are packed with selenium and iron, which support energy and immune function, making this feel like a nutritious splurge. What I appreciate most is how affordable it is compared to restaurant pricing, yet it looks and tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen. The garlic, shallots, and thyme infuse everything with incredible depth while the bright lemon and fresh parsley keep it light and summery. Your friends will be seriously impressed.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 1 kgfresh mussels(cleaned and debearded)
- 473 mlfresh corn kernels(about 3-4 ears of corn)
- 4 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 3shallots(minced)
- 4garlic cloves(minced)
- 237 mldry white wine
- 237 mlvegetable broth
- 3 sprigsfresh thyme
- 1lemon(zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoonkosher salt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat the cleaned mussels dry with paper towels and set aside.
Tip: Discard any mussels with cracked shells or those that don't close when tapped.
- 2
Heat butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallots and garlic, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
Tip: Don't let the garlic brown, as it will become bitter.
- 3
Pour in the white wine and vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Add thyme sprigs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
Tip: The liquid should bubble gently; reduce heat if it's boiling too vigorously.
- 4
Add the fresh corn kernels to the liquid and stir well. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Tip: The corn will start to soften and release its natural sweetness into the broth.
- 5
Arrange the prepared mussels on top of the corn mixture in a single layer. Do not stir them into the liquid.
Tip: Keeping mussels on top prevents them from overcooking before the shells open.
- 6
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 12-15 minutes, until all the mussel shells have opened wide.
Tip: Discard any mussels that haven't opened after 15 minutes.
- 7
Remove from the oven and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the entire dish. Sprinkle generously with chopped fresh parsley.
Tip: The acid from the lemon brightens all the flavors and cuts through the richness of the butter.
- 8
Divide the mussels and corn between serving bowls, pouring the flavorful broth over each portion. Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping.
Tip: Serve in shallow bowls to capture all of the delicious cooking liquid.
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