How to Cook Mussels

Cleaned mussels steamed in a white wine, garlic, and shallot broth, finished with fresh parsley and served with bread.

Easy Healthy Quick Seafood Appetiser Mussels

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

355.1

kcal / serving

1420.4 kcal total

Carbs

38.9g

per serving

155.6 g total

Fat

8.1g

per serving

32.5 g total

Protein

27.7g

per serving

110.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals

loaf

Bread

crusty, to serve

Liquids

Dry White Wine

NutsSeeds

cloves

Garlic

finely chopped

handful

Parsley

fresh, chopped

OilsFats

drizzle

Olive Oil

Seafood

1000

Mussels

cleaned and debearded

Vegetables

piece

Shallot

finely chopped

Method

Add mussels and most of the parsley, cover, and cook for 3-4 minutes while shaking the pan.

Discard any unopened mussels and serve in a bowl with the liquid and crusty bread.

Clean and debeard the mussels, discarding any that remain open when tapped.

Heat olive oil in a heavy-based pan and soften shallots and garlic without browning.

Add the wine and boil for one minute to evaporate the alcohol.