Steamed Mussels in White Wine

Steamed mussels with white wine and garlic offer a quick, elegant dinner, best served with crusty bread to absorb the flavorful sauce.

Category Tags:

EntreeDinnerAppetizer

Cuisine Tags:

American

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Instructions

  1. In a wide pot, bring wine, garlic, shallots, and black pepper to a boil over high heat.

  2. Clean mussels by sorting, scrubbing, de-bearding, and rinsing with cold water.

  3. Add mussels to the pot, cover, and cook on medium-high for 5-6 minutes until open.

  4. Stir in butter and parsley until melted.

  5. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

  6. Serve immediately with the cooking liquid and crusty bread, providing a separate bowl for empty shells.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 931 kcal
Carbohydrate: 41 g
Cholesterol: 285 mg
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 109 g
Saturated Fat: 11 g
Sodium: 1772 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Fat: 32 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g