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Mussels with White Wine Sauce
This meal is very impressive with its impeccable frangrance, flavor, and freshness. Mussels are filled with so many nutrients, antioxidants, protein, and heart-healthy omega-3s. After tasting it, you won’t believe how easy it is to prepare!
Prep Time:
25
Total Time:
35
Yield:
4 servings
Serving Size:
1/4
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 330
- Total Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Protein: 27 g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Total Sugars: 2 G
- Added Sugar: 0 g
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pounds mussels, cleaned
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 2 cups white wine
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- Whole-grain crusty bread or baguette (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- In large pot, heat olive oil and garlic; cook about 1 minute, until garlic is fragrant.
- Add clean mussels, lemon juice, lemon zest, white wine, red pepper flakes and basil.
- Cover and simmer over medium heat until mussels are steamed open, about 4-6 minutes. Cook time depends on how long it takes the mussels to open – it might take less time, based on stovetop performance.
- Remove pot from heat and discard unopened mussels. Serve with crusty bread and lemon wedges.
Recipe and photo courtesy of National Fisheries Institute
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