Drunken Mussels Pasta
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
466 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Drunken Mussels Pasta
Description
This recipe begins by heating butter in a pan before adding cleaned mussels, even frozen ones added directly without thawing. The mussels steam open in the liquid created by melting butter combined with white wine, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and diced bell pepper. The cooking method gently steams the mussels, allowing them to naturally open and absorb the aromatic liquids.
Once cooked, the mussels that remain closed are discarded. The cooked pasta is then tossed in the pan to coat in the flavorful buttery and wine-based sauce, combining the briny shellfish essence with the subtle sweetness of bell pepper. Optional fresh grated Parmesan can be added to add a salty finish.
This dish is best served immediately for the freshest seafood flavors and smooth sauce texture. The combination of tender mussels, zesty lemon, and garlic with wine creates a light yet rich pasta entree centered on fresh shellfish.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs mussels cleaned and debearded (frozen ok too- do not pre-thaw)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced or 2 tsp garlic paste
- lemon juice of 1
- 2 cups white wine
- 1 bell pepper diced
- 2 cup spaghetti cooked al dente, or linguine
Instructions
- Heat butter in a pan on medium high heat, add mussels.
- If frozen- add immediately to pan and cook from frozen (add another 5 minutes to cook time).
- Add garlic, lemon and wine, as well as bell pepper.
- Stir well and cook on medium high heat until mussels open naturally.
- Discard mussels that don't open on their own.
- Add pasta and toss in sauce to coat evenly.
- Garnish with cilantro and plate.
- Add fresh grated parmesan, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 637mg | 27% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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