Roasted Mussels with Kale
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
Succulent mussels roasted until they pop open, nestled atop crispy garlic-infused kale with a bright white wine and lemon sauce. A sophisticated yet simple coastal-inspired dish.
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Ingredients
- 1 kgfresh mussels(cleaned and debearded)
- 1420 mlfresh kale(chopped and stems removed)
- 4 tbspextra virgin olive oil
- 6garlic cloves(minced)
- 710 mldry white wine
- 3 tbspfresh lemon juice
- 237 mlvegetable broth
- 1 tspred pepper flakes
- 1 tspsea salt
- 1 tspblack pepper
- 2 tbspunsalted butter
- 3 tbspfresh parsley(chopped)
- 1 tsplemon zest
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange the cleaned mussels on a large baking sheet, discarding any that don't close when tapped.
Tip: Open mussels that don't respond to tapping should be discarded as they may be dead.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Drizzle half of this mixture over the mussels and toss gently to coat.
Tip: Reserve the remaining garlic oil for the kale.
- 3
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, warm the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil. Add the chopped kale and sauté for 4-5 minutes until it begins to soften and darken slightly at the edges.
Tip: Stir frequently to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- 4
Spread the sautéed kale evenly across the bottom of a roasting pan. Arrange the garlic-coated mussels on top of the kale.
Tip: The kale will catch any flavorful juices that drip from the mussels during roasting.
- 5
In a measuring cup, whisk together the white wine, lemon juice, vegetable broth, and remaining garlic oil. Pour this mixture around (not over) the mussels.
Tip: Avoid pouring directly over the mussels to preserve the garlic coating.
- 6
Roast in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until the mussel shells open wide. Remove and discard any mussels that remain closed.
Tip: Mussels cook quickly—check them at 12 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- 7
Remove the pan from the oven and scatter butter pieces over the hot mussels and kale. The residual heat will melt it into the cooking liquid.
Tip: The butter adds richness and emulsifies with the wine sauce.
- 8
Transfer the mussels and kale to serving bowls, distributing the cooking liquid evenly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and lemon zest.
Tip: Serve immediately with crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.
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