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Vietnamese Grilled Scallion Oil Mussels (Chem Chép Nướng Mỡ Hành)
These grilled scallion oil mussels, or chem chép nướng mỡ hành are the epitome of simple yet impressive. There aren't many ingredients, but the whole dish shines — especially if you get a high-quality mussel. Pair these with a cold beer and you're set!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 336 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine:
Asian , Vietnamese
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup cooking oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- 2 bunches scallions finely chopped
- 2 lb mussels half shelled and cleaned
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts crushed
- ¼ cup fried shallots
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pan on medium heat. Add minced garlic, stirring frequently so it doesn't burn.
- Once the garlic is fragrant, add the scallions and cook until they're just wilted but still bright green — about 1-2 minutes. Salt the scallion oil to taste
- Heat your grill on high and grill your mussels for 3-5 minutes.
- Take your mussels off the grill and top each one with a spoonful of scallion oil.
- Sprinkle each mussel with roasted peanuts and fried scallions.
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Notes
- Note: Nutrition facts are estimated based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
Nutrition Information
Serving
4g
Calories
336kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
10g
(3%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
375mg
(16%)
Potassium
535mg
(15%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
306IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 336
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 336kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 375mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 306IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.