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Steamed Mussels with Piri Piri Sauce

Steamed mussels get a kick with spicy Piri Piri Sauce which is basically a kicked up chimichurri sauce.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Combine all the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Sit at room temperature while preparing the mussels.
  2. 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.
  3. Clean off the outsides with a brush to remove any barnacles or dirt.
  4. 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.
  5. Top the mussels with the Piri Piri and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.