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Steamed Mussels

Nutrivore Score: 929
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 324kcal
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Ingredients

  • 4 pounds mussels
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup wine dry white (like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 3 tablespoons parsley chopped (or use fresh tarragon)
  • 1 lemon zested
  • juice of lemon to taste optional

Instructions

  • Rinse the mussels under cool water. Use a firm brush to clean sand and barnacles from the shell. Discard any mussels with broken shells or that are not completely closed.
  • Remove the beard by holding the mussel in one hand, covering the beard with a dry towel, and giving it a sharp yank toward the hinge end of the mussel. Set aside in colander.
  • Heat the oil, garlic, and lemon zest in a large pot (one that has a tight-fitting lid, ideally glass) over medium-high heat. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until fragrant.
  • Place the mussels in the pot. Add the wine (and a little water if necessary), cover, and cook until the mussels open.
  • Remove the mussels from the pot. Discard any mussels that did not open. Sprinkle with parsley and drizzle with fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Steamed Mussels
Amount per Serving
Calories
324
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Cholesterol
 
65
mg
22
%
Sodium
 
666
mg
29
%
Potassium
 
804
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
 
28
g
56
%
Vitamin A
 
624
IU
12
%
Vitamin C
 
26
mg
32
%
Calcium
 
76
mg
8
%
Iron
 
10
mg
56
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Feel free to substitute clams for mussels.