Our Valentine’s Day 5 Traeger’ed Courses* starts out with Traeger Grilled Mussels in White Wine. The white wine and butter sauce with a squeeze of lemon is a simple and elegant way to showcase the mussels. Light and sumptuous at the same time, they perfectly prepare the palate for what’s to come.
*We recommend pairing this 5 course meal with a Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Gris.
TRAEGER GRILLED MUSSELS IN WHITE WINE
PREP TIME: 15-20 minutes
COOK TIME: 6-8 minutes
RECOMMENDED PELLETS: Alder or Oak
SERVES: 4 to 6
INGREDIENTS
18 to 24 Mussels
1 stick (4 oz.) Butter, diced
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. fresh Parsley, chopped
1 Lemon, cut in fourths
2 Tbsp. White Wine
METHOD
- When ready to cook, start the Traeger on Smoke with the lid open until the fire is established (4 to 5 minutes). Set the temperature to 325°F and preheat the grill for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Clean the mussels by rinsing them in cold water, removing the beards, and discarding any that mussels that don’t close when squeezed, or that are broken.
- Place the butter, garlic, parsley, white wine, and the juice of 2 lemon wedges in a pan or oven safe casserole dish and place it on the grill.
- Arrange the mussels on the grill grate. Close the door and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until they open. Carefully toss any that fail to open (they’re hot!). Transfer the opened mussels to the pan with the butter mixture. Try not to splatter any juice.
- Pour the mussels with butter mixture into a serving dish. Serve with remaining lemon wedges.
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