Steamed Mussels Recipe
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5.0
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
229 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Steamed Mussels Recipe
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These steamed mussels are coated in garlic, butter, lemon and seasonings, then cooked to perfection. A quick and easy dinner or appetizer option that's quick enough for a busy weeknight, yet elegant enough to serve to company!
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Ingredients
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes or more to taste
- 1 cup white wine
- 4 pounds fresh mussels cleaned and debearded
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley or chives
- parsley sprigs and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the butter let it melt.
- Add the garlic and chili flakes to the pot and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Add the white wine and bring the mixture to a simmer; do not boil.
- Place the mussels in the pot along with the salt and pepper. Cover the pot, then simmer for 5-7 minutes or until mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that do not open.
- Stir in the lemon juice and parsley. Add more salt ot taste if desired. Serve immediately, and garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley sprigs.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
546mg
(23%)
Potassium
74mg
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
596IU
(12%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 74mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 596IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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42 reviews
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