Mussels Marinara

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    380 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Mussels Marinara

Easy Mussels marinara combines fresh mussels simmered in a garlicky tomato sauce with a touch of white wine, red pepper flakes, and fresh basil.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds (908g) mussels cleaned and scrubbed
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) olive oil
  • 6 cloves garlic sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper flakes optional
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) dry white wine
  • 1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes blender pulsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. In a large pan heat the olive oil over medium heat and add the garlic.
  2. Once the garlic turns lightly golden (about 2-3 minutes) add the red pepper flakes and cook for 30 seconds more. Add in the white wine and turn the heat to high. Boil for 2 minutes or until the liquid reduces by about half.
  3. Turn heat down to medium and add in the tomatoes. Simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
  4. Add in the cleaned mussels, mix into the sauce, and cover. The mussels will open within a few minutes.
  5. After 5-7 minutes discard any mussels that have not opened. Turn off heat and taste test the sauce. Adjust salt and pepper levels if required. Add in the chopped basil and stir. Serve with crusty Italian bread. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Check the mussels. Thoroughly clean and look over the mussels.  With a clean towel remove any beards that were overlooked during the packaging process.
  • Cook time. Any mussels that do not open in 5-7 minutes cooking time should be discarded as they are most likely dead.
  • Make it a full meal.  There will be enough sauce for at least a 1/2 pound of pasta.
  • Leftovers. Reheating leftover seafood in the microwave is not recommended.  If you must reheat mussels do so in a saucepan over low heat.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 380kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 20.8g (7%) Protein 29.7g (59%) Fat 18.1g (28%) Saturated Fat 2.8g (14%) Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 867mg (36%) Fiber 2.3g (9%) Sugar 8.3g (17%) Calcium 95mg (10%) Iron 10mg (56%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 380 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 380kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 20.8g 7%
Protein 29.7g 59%
Fat 18.1g 28%
Saturated Fat 2.8g 14%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 867mg 36%
Fiber 2.3g 9%
Sugar 8.3g 17%
Calcium 95mg 10%
Iron 10mg 56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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