Easy Baked Spicy Mussels [Video]

This Easy Baked Spicy Mussels with wine sauce recipe is savory, spicy, bold and rich!

Easy to make and super delicious…The perfect seafood feast!!

Easy Honey Chipotle Grilled Shrimp and Easy Fish and Mango Ceviche are some of my favorite seafood recipes to try.

Baked Spicy Mussels with Wine Sauce Recipe

Summertime is almost here, which translates to a season full of adventures, longer days, and warmer weather!! Since summer and beach are synonymous for me so I’m going to share with you this absolutely delightful Easy Baked Spicy Mussels recipe, which transports me back to white sands and turquoise waters beaches of the Caribbean.

It’s no secret that I adore seafood! Fish, shrimp, oysters, mussels, crabs, lobster, you name it. 

These Easy Baked Spicy Mussels will delight your tastebuds!!

The spicy wine sauce is so delicious…it just screams for some crusty bread to soak up all the savory sauce! Juicy tomatoes, salty capers, flavorful garlic, rich olive oil, hot chili sauce, and bright white wine… everything combined to create the most divine and slurp-worthy sauce!!

How to bake mussels with Wine Sauce

To speed up the cooking process I cover the baking tray with Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil, which I always have handy. I use it for all kind of things. I love to line baking pans to reduce cleanup time. I also cover the bottom of my oven to catch spills and drips. I even use it as a light reflector for my photos.

How to know if mussels are fresh and safe to eat

When it comes to buying seafood, freshness should never be in doubt. I’ve heard that some people don’t like to eat shellfish during summer months due to a few freshness concerns.

But don’t panic! Fresh farmed mussels are available all year long and they are strictly regulated to ensure they are safe to consume.

You only have to be careful and make sure the mussels are closed and are not cracked or broken. Also, discard any that do not open after cooking.

What goes with mussels in wine?

I love to serve mussels with roasted potatoes. And don’t forget the crusty bread to ensure capturing every drop of the amazing sauce!

Looking for more seafood recipes?

• Sheet Pan Mustard Salmon Dinner
• Easy Teriyaki Salmon
• Easy Honey Chipotle Grilled Shrimp
• Grilled Barbecue Shrimp and Corn Avocado Salad Bowls

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Easy Baked Spicy Mussels

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

45 mins

 

This Easy Baked Spicy Mussels recipe is savory, spicy, bold and rich! Easy to make and super delicious…The perfect seafood feast!!

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked, mussels, spicy

Servings: 4

Calories per serving: 164 kcal

Author: Oriana Romero

Ingredients

• 1 lb cherry tomatoes
• 1/4 cup capers, rinsed and drained
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chili sauce (sriracha)
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 1 lb mussels, cleaned
• Sea salt and cracked black pepper
• leaves Fresh basil (optional)
• 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
2. Place the tomato, capers, garlic, oil, chili sauce, and wine on a large roasting tray. Mix to combine. Cover with Reynolds wrap aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes, or until the tomato has softened slightly.
3. Add the mussels, cover with foil and bake for a further 15–20 minutes, or until the mussels have opened.
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top with the basil and lemon wedges.

5. Serve.

Watch How to Make It

Recipe Notes

To store fresh shellfish at home rinse, drain, put into a glass bowl and cover tightly with a damp kitchen towel or wet newspaper. Don’t store in water.

 

If you don't want this dish to be spicy just skip the chili sauce. 

 

Looking for more seafood recipes?

• Sheet Pan Mustard Salmon Dinner
• Easy Teriyaki Salmon
• Easy Honey Chipotle Grilled Shrimp
• Grilled Barbecue Shrimp and Corn Avocado Salad Bowls

 

Recipe inspired by Donna Hay Magazine Summer edition. 

 

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Please note that nutritional information is a rough estimate and it can vary depending on the products used.

Nutrition Facts

Easy Baked Spicy Mussels

Amount Per Serving

Calories 164 Calories from Fat 81

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 9g 14%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Cholesterol 16mg 5%

Sodium 583mg 24%

Potassium 500mg 14%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 4g

Protein 9g 18%

Vitamin A 14.3%

Vitamin C 46%

Calcium 4.3%

Iron 19.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Originally posted May 2016, photos replaced in June 2019 and post content edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe.

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