Not only are green-lipped mussels beautiful to look at, but they are also easy to cook, very plump, and really delicious. In this recipe, the mussels are seasoned with garlic, shallots, wine, and butter. They cook quickly and make a delicious appetizer or main dish.
2shallots or 1 yellow onionpeeled and coarsely chopped
½cupwhite wine, champagne, or prosecco
¾cupchopped parsley
1tablespoonunsalted butter
salt and pepper to taste
2lemonsfor serving
Instructions
Defrost the mussels over night in the refrigerator. If you're pressed for time, defrost the mussels in a big bowl of cold water for about 45 minutes, changing the water every 15 minutes.
In a 12-inch skillet or a large pot, heat oil until shimmering over medium-high heat. Add shallots and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until shallots are translucent and fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add wine, chopped parsley, and butter. Season with salt and pepper. Cook one minute.
Raise heat to high; add mussels. Cover tightly, and cook, shaking the pan frequently.
Cover tightly, and cook for 8 minutes, shaking the pan frequently.
Remove the mussels from the liquid and place in a large serving bowl. If you used black mussels, discard any mussels that didn't open. Season broth with salt and pepper; cook one more minute. Pour broth over mussels and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
If you have prosecco or champagne, it can be used in place of the wine.
To use whole mussels instead of half shell, cook the mussels in a 6 or 8-quart pot, not a skillet, so they have room to open.
If you are on a Paleo, Whole30, or Kaufmann diet, substitute water mixed with the juice of one lemon for the wine.
Nutrition Facts
Green Mussels Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
488.5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat
25.4
g
39
%
Saturated Fat
6.6
g
41
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Cholesterol
79.8
mg
27
%
Sodium
800.7
mg
35
%
Potassium
1166
mg
33
%
Carbohydrates
27.8
g
9
%
Fiber
4.7
g
20
%
Sugar
5.5
g
6
%
Protein
30.5
g
61
%
Net Carbohydrates
23.1
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Calories
488.5
Net Carbohydrates
23.1
g
The provided nutritional information is an estimate per serving. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
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