Looking for a seafood dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes? Then check out this classic mussels dish that can be made using three ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories 140, Fat 2g, Sodium 115mg, Carbs 6g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 0g, Protein 25g
Steamed Mussels
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Category
Entrees
Servings
4
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Calories
140
Looking for a seafood dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes? Then check out this classic mussels dish that can be made using three ingredients.
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Ingredients
4 lb mussels in shells
1/2 cup boiling water
Butter or margarine, melted, if desired
Directions
Discard any broken-shell or open (dead) mussels. Scrub remaining mussels in cold water, removing any barnacles with a dull paring knife. Remove beards by giving them a tug (using a kitchen towel may help). If you have trouble removing them, use pliers to grip and pull gently.
Place mussels in large container. Cover with cool water. Agitate water with hand, then drain and discard water. Repeat several times until water runs clear; drain.
In steamer,* place half of the mussels and the boiling water. Cover and steam 3 to 5 minutes, removing mussels as they open. Discard any unopened mussels. Repeat with remaining mussels.
Serve hot mussels in shells with butter.
Recipe Note
Substitute oysters for the mussels. Clean as directed in step 1 (oysters do not have beards). Omit step 2. Continue as directed. Steam 5 to 8 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories 140, Fat 1.5 grams, Saturated Fat 0 grams, Trans Fat 0 grams, Cholesterol 50 milligrams, Sodium 115 milligrams, Carbs 6 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar 0 grams, Protein 25 grams
