Garlic Mussels In Sour Cream Sauce
User Reviews
4.2
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
241 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Ukrainian
Garlic Mussels In Sour Cream Sauce
Description
This recipe starts by gently cooking onion in olive oil until softened, creating a flavorful base. Shelled mussels are then added and briefly cooked to maintain their tender texture without becoming rubbery. Garlic and sour cream are stirred in near the end to infuse the dish with aromatic and creamy notes. Seasoning with salt and black pepper balances the richness while parsley adds brightness.
The resulting dish offers a creamy sauce that lightly coats the tender mussels, preserving their delicate flavor. There is no heavy cream, so the sour cream provides a slightly tangy richness instead. Cooking time is short, preventing overcooking seafood and maintaining pleasant textures.
Garlic Mussels in Sour Cream Sauce can be served as an appetizer or paired with crusty bread to soak up the sauce, making it a straightforward yet flavorful seafood option. Its moderate seasoning and simple method make it accessible for home cooks looking to prepare mussels without complicated steps or ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 lb mussel thawed and rinsed, shelled frozen
- 1 small onion minced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 5 tablespoon sour cream
- ⅓ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoon parsley finely chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a medium skillet and on a medium heat.
- Add onion and cook stirring occasionally until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add mussels and cook stirring from time to time for 5 minutes. Stir in sour cream and garlic and continue cooking for another 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 732mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 496mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 711IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.2
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