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Million Dollar Mussels

Rated as 4.38 out of 5 Stars
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"These mussels I originally had in Cape Cod Massachusetts about 20 years ago. This is my version of them, and it is even better than the original. Pair with a large loaf of crusty bread to soak up the generous sauce."
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Ingredients

15 m servings 412 cals
Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

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  1. Place the dry sherry, garlic, bouillon, butter, Italian seasoning, and lemon into a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the mussels, cover, and simmer until the mussels have opened, about 5 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels.
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Footnotes

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  • If fresh herbs are available, use 1/4 cup of oregano, thyme, or rosemary (or mix of the three)in place of the Italian seasoning.

Nutrition Facts


Per Serving: 412 calories; 18.5 g fat; 33.3 g carbohydrates; 14.1 g protein; 81 mg cholesterol; 1681 mg sodium. Full nutrition

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I developed a recipe very similar to this after our family fell in love with a mussel dish from Carrabba's restaurant. To dry a variation on the above recipe, substitute dry white wine for t...

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I felt the sherry was overpowering the dish, so I added low salt chicken broth to try and balance out the flavors. That addition seemed to make all the difference. Good start tho as I do enjoy t...

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I developed a recipe very similar to this after our family fell in love with a mussel dish from Carrabba's restaurant. To dry a variation on the above recipe, substitute dry white wine for t...

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I felt the sherry was overpowering the dish, so I added low salt chicken broth to try and balance out the flavors. That addition seemed to make all the difference. Good start tho as I do enjoy t...

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these were good substituting the sherry for 1/2 dry white wine, 1/2 low sodium chicken broth. I use way more garlic, but that is a personal preference. I also use basil... so i really didn't fol...

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I thought these were fabulous! My husband gobbled them up, too! However, I only put 4 stars because I thought it called for way too much sherry, mine tasted just great with half the amt. of wh...

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I didn't change a thing. It tastes as good as it tastes in finer restaurants.

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Went over well with the people I made it for. I'm not a sherry drinker, so I cut the sherry with low sodium broth as per a previous comment and that was great. Next round I'll probably add som...

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These mussels were awesome. My parents always make mussels but I wanted to cook them with a new recipe and this one was perfect. I actually forgot to put in the onion but they were wonderful any...

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Yummy! Perfect when you wanna stay home with your loved one and dance. TASTY !!! Going to make this again. Use Fine sherry!!!

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Best mussell recipe ever. I highly recommend.

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