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Steamed Chilli Mussels in Tomato Sauce
Steamed Chilli Mussels in Tomato Sauce without wine, a delightful appetizer that looks posh enough to be served at a fancy restaurant. It's really quick and easy to make with a handful of ingredients like garlic, flaked chilli peppers, Sichuan peppers, tomatoes, butter, olive oil and parsley, and, the very star of this dish, fresh mussels. So simple, absolutely delicious!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh mussels ( 450 g)
- 6 tomatoes on the vine
- 2 shallots
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 2 tablespoon butter ( 30 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns ( also spelt Szechuan)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- ½ cup water
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Peel and chop the shallots and garlic.
- In a large pot, add the butter and olive oil and allow the butter to melt.
- Add the shallots and garlic and fry until they soften up.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, chilli flakes, Sichuan peppercorns, salt and black pepper, give everything a good stir, then leave the tomatoes to simmer until they are mushy.
- Add the water, give it a mix, then add the mussels.
- Place a lid on the pot and leave them to steam for 5-6 minutes until the mussels open up.
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Make sure they mussels are closed when you cook them. Once the cooking time is up, discard of any mussels that have not opened up, those will not be safe for consuming.
- Do not discard of the tomato sauce, it's incredibly flavourful and can be enjoyed with any crusty bread of your choice. Just dip the bread into the sauce, it's sheer heaven, I kid you not!
Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
42mg
(14%)
Sodium
703mg
(29%)
Potassium
919mg
(26%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2725IU
(55%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 703mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 919mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2725IU | 55% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.