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Cooked mussels without shells served on a plate with lemon and parsley

Mussels Without Shell Recipe

This quick and easy mussels without shell recipe serves 4 people. Simply sauté garlic in olive oil, add mussel meat, season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then finish with fresh parsley. It’s a healthy, flavorful seafood dish ready in under 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: European-Inspired, Mediterranean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g 1 lb mussel meat (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: ½ cup chicken or vegetable broth

Method
 

  1. Thaw & Drain: If using frozen mussels, thaw them in the fridge and drain excess water.
  2. Heat Oil: Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic and stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Cook Mussels: Add mussel meat to the pan. Stir and cook for 3–5 minutes until heated through.
  5. Add Flavor: Pour in lemon juice and optional broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
  6. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with bread, rice, or pasta.