Mussels with Sausage and Thyme

Thyme adds a warm herbal note to the savory sausage and briny-sweet mussels. Prep and Cook Time: 25 minutes. Notes: If using sausage links, remove casings and crumble meat before adding it to the pan. You can cook the aromatics a day ahead (through step 2), cover and chill them, then reheat before adding mussels.

4 tablespoons butter, divided

1/2 pound bulk pork sausage or links (see Notes)

1 tablespoon minced shallot

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 cup dry white wine

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 pounds mussels

2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Step 1

In a large sauté pan or pot over medium-high heat, melt 1 tbsp. butter. Add sausage and cook, stirring to break into bits, until sausage is cooked through and starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add shallot and garlic. Stir until fragrant, 1 minute. Add wine, increase heat to high, and cook until reduced by half, 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in remaining butter and the lemon juice.

Step 3

Add mussels, cover, and increase heat to high. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mussels are open, about 4 minutes. Stir in thyme and pepper. Divide mussels among 12 plates, along with some of the sauce from bottom of pan. Serve immediately.

Step 4

Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 144Calories from Fat 75

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%

Saturated Fat 5.3g27%
Cholesterol 32mg11%
Sodium 261mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 2.1g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.1g1%
Protein 6.3g13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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Mussels with Sausage and Thyme