Roasted Mussels with Potato
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in just an hour and tastes like you spent all afternoon cooking. Fresh mussels are incredibly affordable, making this an elegant meal that won't break the bank. I love how the tender potatoes soak up all those briny, garlicky juices from the wine and butter sauce. Plus, mussels are packed with omega 3 fatty acids that are wonderful for your heart health. The whole dish feels fancy but honestly requires almost no skill, just fresh ingredients and a hot oven. You're going to love this one.
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Ingredients
- 1 kgfresh mussels(cleaned and debearded)
- ¾ kgwaxy potatoes(cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 6garlic cloves(thinly sliced)
- 237 mldry white wine
- 4 tablespoonsbutter
- 2shallots(minced)
- 2 teaspoonsfresh thyme
- 3 tablespoonsfresh parsley(chopped)
- 3 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsea salt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- 2 tablespoonslemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss cubed potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper on a large roasting pan. Spread in a single layer and roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden and tender.
Tip: Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- 2
While potatoes roast, melt 2 tablespoons butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced shallots and cook for 2 minutes until softened.
- 3
Add sliced garlic and fresh thyme to the skillet, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Tip: Low heat prevents garlic from turning bitter.
- 4
Pour in white wine and bring to a simmer, allowing it to reduce by half, about 3-4 minutes. This concentrates the flavors.
- 5
Add the roasted potatoes to the wine mixture, then nestle the cleaned mussels among the potatoes. Dot with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cover the skillet with foil.
Tip: Arrange mussels in a single layer for even cooking.
- 6
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until all mussel shells have opened wide. Discard any unopened mussels.
Tip: Don't overcook or the mussels will become rubbery.
- 7
Remove from oven and drizzle with fresh lemon juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- 8
Transfer to serving bowls, distributing mussels, potatoes, and broth evenly. Garnish generously with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with crusty bread.
Tip: Save the flavorful broth for dunking bread.
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