WHOLE SHELL MUSSELS
IN A SIMPLE GARLIC CREAM SAUCE

SERVES 2-4

INGREDIENTS

 800 g Breco Seafoods West Coast Whole Shell Mussels, cleaned and debearded
 2 tbsp Butter
 30 ml Garlic cloves, finely chopped
 125 ml Cream fresh
 60 ml Dry white wine (can substitute with seafood or vegetable stock)
 ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavour)
 1 tbsp Parsley, roughly chopped
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
 Lemon wedges, to serve
 Crusty bread or fries, for serving

METHOD

1

Prepare the mussels: Rinse the mussels under cold water.  Discard any that are cracked or remain open after being tapped.

2

Make the sauce: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.  Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant (don’t let it brown). Pour in the wine or stock and simmer for 2 minutes.

3

Cook the mussels: Add the mussels to the pot and cover with a lid. Steam for 4–5 minutes, shaking the pot once or twice, until the shells have opened.

4

Finish the sauce: Stir in the cream and Dijon mustard, if using. Simmer gently for 1–2 minutes until warmed through. Add the parsley and season lightly with black pepper. Taste before adding salt, as the mussels are naturally salty.

5

Serve: Discard any mussels that haven’t opened. Serve immediately with plenty of crusty bread to soak up the creamy garlic sauce, or alongside crispy fries and lemon wedges.

6

Tip: For an extra touch of freshness, add a squeeze of lemon juice just before serving. If you’d like a little heat, stir in a pinch of chilli flakes with the garlic.

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Ingredients

 800 g Breco Seafoods West Coast Whole Shell Mussels, cleaned and debearded
 2 tbsp Butter
 30 ml Garlic cloves, finely chopped
 125 ml Cream fresh
 60 ml Dry white wine (can substitute with seafood or vegetable stock)
 ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavour)
 1 tbsp Parsley, roughly chopped
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
 Lemon wedges, to serve
 Crusty bread or fries, for serving
Whole Shell Mussels in a Simple Garlic Cream Sauce
IngredientsDirections

Ingredients

 800 g Breco Seafoods West Coast Whole Shell Mussels, cleaned and debearded
 2 tbsp Butter
 30 ml Garlic cloves, finely chopped
 125 ml Cream fresh
 60 ml Dry white wine (can substitute with seafood or vegetable stock)
 ½ tsp Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavour)
 1 tbsp Parsley, roughly chopped
 Salt and freshly ground black pepper
 Lemon wedges, to serve
 Crusty bread or fries, for serving
Whole Shell Mussels in a Simple Garlic Cream Sauce
IngredientsDirections