Mussels in Green Peppercorn Sauce

Gluten Free
Health score
28%
Mussels in Green Peppercorn Sauce
25 min.
4
422kcal

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Indulge in a delightful coastal experience with our Mussels in Green Peppercorn Sauce. This scrumptious dish offers a perfect blend of rich flavors and textures, making it an ideal choice for a cozy dinner or a lavish lunch. With only 25 minutes of prep time, you can transform fresh, succulent mussels into a gourmet meal that will impress your family and friends.

The star of this recipe is undoubtedly the mussels, which are not only a treat for the palate but also pack a nutritional punch. Cooked with aromatic shallots and a splash of dry white wine, they bask in a creamy green peppercorn sauce that tantalizes the senses. The subtle heat from the crushed green peppercorns elevates the dish, while fresh parsley adds a lovely touch of brightness.

This gluten-free recipe is perfect for those with dietary restrictions but is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you choose to serve it as a luxurious main course for dinner or a special lunch, this dish captures the essence of culinary bliss. Pair it with a crisp salad and a glass of white wine to complete your dining experience. Dive into a plate of these stunning mussels and let the flavors whisk you away to a seaside escape!

Ingredients

  • cup wine dry white
  • tablespoons flat parsley chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons peppercorns dried green crushed
  • 0.5 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • pounds mussels scrubbed
  • 0.5 cup shallots chopped
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Cook shallots in butter with 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add peppercorns and cook, stirring, 2 minutes, then add wine and bring to a simmer.
  3. Add mussels and cook over high heat, covered, stirring once, until mussels just open wide, 5 to 7 minutes. Discard any that remain unopened after 7 minutes.
  4. Transfer mussels with a slotted spoon to serving bowls. Stir cream into cooking liquid and bring to a boil. Stir in parsley and salt to taste. Spoon sauce over mussels.

Nutrition Facts

Calories422kcal
Protein31.1%
Fat51.74%
Carbs17.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.75
Glycemic Load
5.73
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
32.275652263476%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.04mg
Catechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.33mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.23mg
Apigenin
4.31mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Myricetin
0.3mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:422.1kcal
21.1%
Fat:21.64g
33.3%
Saturated Fat:11.43g
71.43%
Carbohydrates:16.16g
5.39%
Net Carbohydrates:15.15g
5.51%
Sugar:3.79g
4.21%
Cholesterol:113.44mg
37.81%
Sodium:716.18mg
31.14%
Alcohol:6.18g
100%
Alcohol %:2.17%
100%
Protein:29.27g
58.55%
Vitamin B12:27.82µg
463.66%
Manganese:8.03mg
401.28%
Selenium:105.02µg
150.02%
Iron:9.81mg
54.5%
Phosphorus:504.36mg
50.44%
Vitamin K:34.95µg
33.29%
Vitamin B2:0.56mg
33%
Vitamin C:23.71mg
28.74%
Folate:112.25µg
28.06%
Zinc:3.99mg
26.6%
Vitamin B1:0.4mg
26.59%
Potassium:922.66mg
26.36%
Magnesium:94.09mg
23.52%
Vitamin A:1152.05IU
23.04%
Vitamin B3:3.87mg
19.37%
Vitamin B5:1.36mg
13.61%
Vitamin B6:0.26mg
13.01%
Copper:0.25mg
12.66%
Vitamin E:1.74mg
11.57%
Calcium:100.56mg
10.06%
Fiber:1.01g
4.05%
Vitamin D:0.58µg
3.87%
Source:Epicurious