Perfect Steamed Mussels Recipe
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Perfect steamed mussels cooked in a fragrant garlic and herb broth with a splash of white wine or broth. This quick and elegant seafood dish is light, flavorful, and ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
Instructions
Clean the mussels by scrubbing the shells and removing any beards. Discard any that are open and do not close when tapped.
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
Add onion or shallots and cook until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
Pour in white wine or broth and bring to a simmer.
Add mussels to the pot and cover with a lid.
Steam for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally, until the mussels open.
Discard any mussels that remain closed.
Stir in butter and parsley, then season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 portion
- Calories
- 280 kcal
- Sugar Content
- 2 g
- Sodium Content
- 520 mg
- Fat Content
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 6 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 8 g
- Fiber Content
- 0 g
- Protein Content
- 30 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 60 mg
