Steamed Mussels with Garlic Recipe


Submitted by supercoops

Makes 4 servings


Steamed mussels with garlic

Ingredients
1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, minced
2 1/2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 cup dry white wine
1800 g mussels, scrubbed, debearded
1 cup water
Directions
  1. Melt the butter in a large, heavy saucepan.

  2. Add the onion and cook over a moderate heat, stirring, until just softened, about 2 minutes.

  3. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  4. Add wine and bring to a boil.

  5. Add the mussels and about a cup of water.

  6. Cover and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the mussels open, 8-10 minutes.

  7. Discard any mussels that don't open.

  8. Spoon the mussels and broth into bowls and serve.

Categories

Seafood, First Course, Main Dish

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 603.1g
Amount Per Serving
Calories
485
Calories from Fat
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
14.4g
22%
Saturated Fat
4.0g
20%
Cholesterol
137mg
46%
Sodium
1324mg
55%
Total Carbohydrates
21.9g
7%
Dietary Fiber
0.4g
2%
Sugars
2.2g
Protein
54.0g
Vitamin A 18% Vitamin C 64%
Calcium 13% Iron 100%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional details are an estimate and should only be used as a guide for approximation.
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Nutritional Analysis

Nutrition Grade
96% confidence
B+
  Good points
  • Low in sugar
  • Very high in iron
  • Very high in manganese
  • High in phosphorus
  • Very high in selenium
  • Very high in vitamin B12
  • High in vitamin C
  •   Bad points
  • High in sodium
  • Contains alcohol
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