Fresh seafood dishes are a real treat, and this easy Keto Mussels recipe is a game-changer! It offers delicious and spicy flavors of mussels. The best part? You don't have to worry about counting carbs because it's a keto-friendly coastal dish that will surely impress you.
Let's make these spicy mussels!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🦪 Ingredients for this Keto Mussels recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
- Tools substitute options
- How to make Keto Mussels: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with keto mussels?
- How to make it healthier?
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe

Preparation and cooking overview
This Low-Carb Mussels Recipe is easy to prepare. Give a few minutes to sautee the ingredients and toss in the fresh mussels. Within 20 minutes, you will have a spicy, buttery dish to enlighten your palate.
Chef's note
Don't forget to clean the mussels before cooking! Rinse them in cold water, remove sandy dirt, and remove the beard. Also, check if any shells are open and close them gently. If they don't close, discard them. We want only fresh mussels for our dish!
🦪 Ingredients for this Keto Mussels recipe
To make these classic keto mussels, here is the ingredient list you have to follow:
Ingredient substitutions
Additional ingredients

Cooking tools required
To make this Keto Mussels recipe, you will need the following cooking tools:
Tools substitute options
How to make Keto Mussels: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Get your ingredients, measure them, and set them aside.
- Clean the mussels and discard the dead ones.
- Wash your Roma tomatoes, red chilies, cilantro, and lime.
- Dice the tomatoes.
- Mince the onion, garlic, red chilies, and cilantro.
Cooking instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
- Saute the minced garlic, onion, and chili for 3 minutes.
- Toss in diced tomato, wine, butter, and lime, and cook another 3 minutes.
- Then, add the cleaned mussels, and cover with a lid for 3 minutes.
- If none of the shells are open by the end of 3 minutes, turn the heat up slightly and steam for 2 minutes.
- Delicious steamed mussels are ready! Top with cilantro and serve.
Note: Most batches will only have 1 or 2 unopened mussels, which you can still eat by prying open the shell once cooked.
Chef's pro tip
Overcooking can produce a tough and rubbery texture when cooking delicate shellfish like mussels. So the trick to prevent this is observing the shells open, indicating they are done. But yes, not all of them will open at the same time. So, as they're cooking, keep an eye on your pan and remove each mussel as it opens. This way, each one gets cooked just right.
What to serve with keto mussels?
These chili mussels are a perfect dinner idea. Enjoy them as a main course and pair other side dishes to complement their flavors. Here are a few examples:
While serving with a side isn't that tricky, eating it might be—if you are eating the seafood for the first time! First, detach the mussel from its shell using an empty shell or a small fork, discarding the empty half. Next, drizzle some sauce using a spoon to enhance the flavor. When it comes to eating, you can either slide the mussel directly into your mouth from the shell or use a fork to lift it.
How to make it healthier?
Time-saving tips
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage tips
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but mussels don't freeze well. They become rubbery and lose their delicious flavor. But don't lose your heart yet! You can still store them in the fridge.
Reheating tips
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
This simple spicy Keto Mussels recipe is the best seafood dinner option: low-carb and keto-friendly! It's a great alternative to expensive seafood. You can even multiply the ingredients to make a big batch!
Who knew something so delish could be this easy to make, right? We hope you have a blast making it as much as we did. Remember to share your cooking experience. We'd love to hear how this spicy, nutritious delight turned out for you. After all, cooking is an adventure best shared!
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe

Chilli Mussels
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- ½ onion minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 red chiles minced
- 1 Roma tomato diced
- ½ cup broth or white wine
- 1 lime juiced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 pound mussels cleaned
- 2 tablespoons cilantro minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat on the stovetop.
- Saute the minced garlic, onion, and chili for 3 minutes.
- Toss in diced tomato, wine, butter, and lime, and cook another 3 minutes.
- Then, add the cleaned mussels, and cover with a lid for 3 minutes.
- If none of the shells are open by the end of 3 minutes, turn the heat up slightly and steam for 2 minutes.
- Delicious steamed mussels are ready! Top with cilantro and serve.
Ron Inglis says
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