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Steamed Mussels II

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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."
Steamed Mussels II Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 30 times with an average star rating of 4.4
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup shallots, minced
  • 3/4 cup dry white wine
  • 3 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ground black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 26, 2004 by AUNTY M 
I cook mussels like this all the time with just a couple of adjustments. Another reviewer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 19, 2003 by HEEMBO 
This is a pretty good recipe. I think I would put more butter in the sauce, and I would also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 26, 2004 by Alpha 
This is the recipe I have used for years, and it is really excellent. I like this version... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 25, 2008 by Floripa5548 
Very nice, used a little more shallots than what the recipe said. Served over linguine.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 9, 2006 by Mary J 
These mussels were great and so simple. I substituted cilantro for the parsely. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 15, 2006 by JDVMD 
Quick and easy. I made this last night as an appetizer for my husband's Valentine meal. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 26, 2003 by KBAIN 
This recipe was equisite. The muscles were extrememly tender and the juices were definately... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 29, 2006 by TAMMY1231 
This recipe turned ou really good. Thanks! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 6, 2005 by MGEE73 
Delicious and quick! Used 1 lb. of mussels instead (since I was cooking for one) and had more... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.43 star rating.
Reviewed on feb. 9, 2009 by vrgirl 
This is pretty good, and SUPER simple. I haven't spent a lot of time cooking mussels, and I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Steamed Mussels II

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 158

  • Total Fat: 6.6g
  • Cholesterol: 42mg
  • Sodium: 196mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.4g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.3g
  • Protein: 10.7g

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