Mejillones al vapor, steamed mussels, is a classic Spanish dish that’s delicious, easy and perfect as a main course or appetizer. Here’s how to make it:
Recipe · Seafood
Steamed mussels
- 7 ingredients
- 7 steps
Ingredients
- 1 kg mussels, cleaned and debearded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley, to garnish
Step-by-step preparation
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add the cleaned mussels to the pot.
- Pour the white wine over the mussels and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the pot with a lid and steam the mussels for 5–7 minutes, until they have opened.
- Discard any mussels that haven’t opened.
- Serve the steamed mussels hot, garnished with a little chopped parsley.
Steamed mussels are a delicious, healthy dish for any seafood lover. Steaming lets the mussels keep their natural flavor and juices, so they stay tender and juicy. Serve them as a main course with crusty bread and a glass of white wine, or as an appetizer with a little aioli or a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy the flavors of the sea!