Buttery Steamed Mussels with Sake and Chiles

Gluten Free
Health score
27%
Buttery Steamed Mussels with Sake and Chiles
45 min.
4
359kcal

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If you're looking for a culinary adventure that combines the delicate flavors of the sea with a warming kick, look no further than this Buttery Steamed Mussels with Sake and Chiles recipe. Perfect for a lunch gathering or a cozy dinner, this dish encapsulates the essence of gourmet cooking while being surprisingly simple to prepare. With just a handful of ingredients and a cooking time of just 45 minutes, your kitchen will soon be filled with the tantalizing aroma of fresh mussels steaming in a savory broth.

The star of this recipe, of course, is the mussels—plump and juicy, they soak up the rich flavors of melted butter, aromatic garlic, and the unique touch of sake. The addition of green onions and fresh cilantro brightens the dish, while the Thai bird chiles add an exhilarating spice that awakens your taste buds. With each bite, you'll experience a perfect harmony of buttery, savory, and spicy notes that makes this dish utterly irresistible.

And let's not forget, it’s gluten-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. Whether you’re preparing it for a special occasion or a spontaneous weeknight treat, you'll find that these buttery mussels with sake and chiles are not just a meal, but an experience. Grab a crusty baguette to soak up the delicious broth and enjoy a delightful seafood feast that’s bound to impress everyone at the table!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter divided
  • cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • large garlic clove pressed
  • 2.5 cups spring onion chopped ( 10 large)
  • 2.5 pounds mussels scrubbed
  • cup rice wine 
  • teaspoons soya sauce 
  •  serrano chiles with seeds or 3 small serrano chiles with seeds, sliced crosswise into thin rounds

Equipment

  • bowl
  • whisk
  • pot

Directions

  1. Melt 3 tablespoons butter in large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add green onions and sauté until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add next 5 ingredients. Bring to boil.
  4. Add mussels. Cover pot and increase heat to high. Cook until mussels open, 5 to 6 minutes.
  5. Divide mussels among bowls (discard any mussels that do not open). Boil juices in pot to reduce slightly, about 1 minute.
  6. Whisk in remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon sauce over mussels; serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories359kcal
Protein26.44%
Fat53.77%
Carbs19.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
52.25
Glycemic Load
3.86
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
31.853043597677%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.37mg
Kaempferol
0.86mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
10.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:359.17kcal
17.96%
Fat:17.62g
27.11%
Saturated Fat:9.64g
60.24%
Carbohydrates:14.59g
4.86%
Net Carbohydrates:12.45g
4.53%
Sugar:1.92g
2.13%
Cholesterol:78.11mg
26.04%
Sodium:707.93mg
30.78%
Alcohol:9.66g
100%
Alcohol %:4.04%
100%
Protein:19.5g
39%
Vitamin B12:17.38µg
289.66%
Manganese:5.1mg
255.11%
Vitamin K:144.24µg
137.38%
Selenium:66.58µg
95.11%
Iron:6.96mg
38.65%
Vitamin C:29.14mg
35.32%
Vitamin A:1646.23IU
32.92%
Phosphorus:328.62mg
32.86%
Folate:106.41µg
26.6%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.38%
Potassium:718.04mg
20.52%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.69%
Zinc:2.67mg
17.78%
Magnesium:70.39mg
17.6%
Vitamin B3:2.97mg
14.83%
Vitamin E:1.71mg
11.39%
Copper:0.22mg
11.23%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.81%
Calcium:98.13mg
9.81%
Fiber:2.14g
8.57%
Vitamin B5:0.85mg
8.55%
Source:Epicurious