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Steamed Mussels Recipe

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the butter let it melt.
  2. Add the garlic and chili flakes to the pot and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  3. Add the white wine and bring the mixture to a simmer; do not boil.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.