Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri Sauce
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Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri Sauce
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Steamed mussels get a kick with spicy Piri Piri Sauce which is basically a kicked up chimichurri sauce.
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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 pounds fresh live mussels
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 3/4 cup white wine (use broth for whole30)
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- 1/2 Jalapeno pepper (seeded and minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Sit at room temperature while preparing the mussels.
- Place mussels in a colander and rinse them under cold water to remove any sand. Scrub them with a stiff brush under cold running water to remove any sand. The shells will be closed until you cook them, discard any cracked shells. To debeard, use your fingers to firmly pull out the hairy filaments.
- Clean off the outsides with a brush to remove any barnacles or dirt.
- Place 3/4 cups of water and 3/4 cup of white wine in a large pot and bring to boil. Add the mussels, cover and steam until the mussels all open, 5 to 6 minutes. Carefully drain water and divide in 4 bowls.
- Top the mussels with the Piri Piri and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/2 pound mussels, 2 1/2 tbsp sauce
Calories
274kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
13.5g
(27%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
1.5g
(8%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
723.5mg
(30%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/2 pound mussels, 2 1/2 tbsp sauce | |
| Calories | 274kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 13.5g | 27% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 723.5mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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