Steamed Mussels II

Name: Steamed Mussels II
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 0.25 cup shallots, minced; 0.75 cup dry white wine; 3 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded; 0.5 cup chopped fresh parsley; ground black pepper to taste

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Less is more when it comes to cooking mussels! Use only fresh mussels, which are tightly closed when you buy them. If you can't find fresh mussels, make something else! Serve with slices of fresh crusty bread to soak up the delicious broth.

Recipe by STEPHANO

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup shallots, minced
¾ cup dry white wine
3 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

In a medium stock pot, heat butter over medium heat. Add shallots and saute until translucent.
Pour in wine and mussels. Raise heat to medium/high and steam mussels until shells open, about 5 minutes.
Pour mussels and cooking liquid into a serving bowl, sprinkle with parsley and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

158	Calories
7g	Fat
5g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 158
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 42mg	14%
Sodium 196mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 20mg	98%
Calcium 57mg	4%
Iron 12mg	66%
Potassium 360mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.