Mussels with Garlic and Wine
User Reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
410 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Mussels with Garlic and Wine
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It doesn't get much better or more comforting than a big bowl of steamed mussels with garlic and wine. Add some Pancetta, garlic, herbs, with a bit of cream and butter...and you'll be in heaven. PEI mussels are best. Give them a quick scrub and make sure the beards are removed (the dark fuzzy stuff on the edge of the mussel). Any mussels that are opened before cooking, discard. Any mussel that doesn't open after steaming, discard. Serve with toasted slices of thick bread for amazing dipping. Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 8 - 10 slices bread sliced ½" thick
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 oz pancetta chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano chopped
- 1 lb mussels scrubbed and beards removed
- ½ cup dry white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Juice whole lemon about 1 tablespoon
- salt and pepper to taste healthy pinch of both
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
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Instructions
- Turn grill on medium-high, or pre-heat oven for 450°F.
- Brush one side of each bread slice with olive oil.
- Grill, or bake, until toasted. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
- Add pancetta and cook until crispy, about 5 - 8 minutes.
- Add another dash of olive oil to the pan. Add garlic and herbs and saute for about 1 minute.
- Add mussels and white wine, cover the pan, and steam until the mussels open, about 7 minutes.
- Carefully remove the lid, and add heavy cream, butter, lemon, salt and pepper, and red pepper flakes - stir with a wooden spoon to incorporate.
- Place mussels and sauce into serving dish. Discard any mussels that did not open during the steaming process.
- Garnish with parsley, plus another small pinch of salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Serve with toasted bread.
Notes
- Remember to rinse and scrub the mussels before steaming.
- Use a good dry white wine. We prefer a quality Sauvignon Blanc.
- Serve immediately after preparing with grilled or toasted bread on the side.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
410kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
38mg
(13%)
Sodium
584mg
(24%)
Potassium
322mg
(9%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
435IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 410 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 410kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 322mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 435IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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