Mussels with Parsley and Garlic

Gluten Free
Health score
29%
Mussels with Parsley and Garlic
45 min.
4
210kcal

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If you're looking for a simple yet flavorful dish that’s perfect for lunch or dinner, these Mussels with Parsley and Garlic are a fantastic choice! With only a few ingredients, this gluten-free recipe brings out the rich, natural flavors of fresh mussels, enhanced by the aromatic blend of garlic and parsley. It’s a dish that’s sure to impress with its delicious balance of savory and fresh flavors, and it’s a great way to introduce seafood to your meals if you haven’t already.

Cooking mussels might seem intimidating, but this recipe is incredibly straightforward and easy to follow. All you need is a baking pan, a few pantry staples, and a food processor to blend the garlic, parsley, and butter into a fragrant paste that elevates the mussels to the next level. The result is tender mussels with a burst of flavor, baked to perfection and ready to serve in just 45 minutes. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to something special, these Mussels with Parsley and Garlic are sure to become a favorite go-to dish.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • cup parsley fresh
  •  garlic clove coarsely chopped
  • lb mussels cleaned (preferably cultivated)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 stick butter unsalted cut into pieces

Equipment

  • food processor
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  2. Spread mussels in a 13- by 9-inch baking dish. Blend all remaining ingredients to a paste in a food processor. Spoon mixture over mussels. Cover tightly with foil and bake in middle of oven until all mussels are open, 12 to 15 minutes. (Discard any unopened mussels.)

Nutrition Facts

Calories210kcal
Protein27.62%
Fat60.84%
Carbs11.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
36
Glycemic Load
2.5
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
27.576956619387%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
32.32mg
Luteolin
0.16mg
Kaempferol
0.23mg
Myricetin
2.26mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:209.82kcal
10.49%
Fat:14.18g
21.82%
Saturated Fat:7.77g
48.57%
Carbohydrates:6.05g
2.02%
Net Carbohydrates:5.48g
1.99%
Sugar:0.16g
0.18%
Cholesterol:62.76mg
20.92%
Sodium:486.51mg
21.15%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:14.49g
28.97%
Vitamin K:247.35µg
235.57%
Vitamin B12:13.9µg
231.73%
Manganese:4.01mg
200.56%
Selenium:52.3µg
74.72%
Vitamin C:29.91mg
36.25%
Vitamin A:1802.54IU
36.05%
Iron:5.55mg
30.85%
Phosphorus:243.59mg
24.36%
Folate:71.89µg
17.97%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.59%
Zinc:2.05mg
13.68%
Vitamin B1:0.2mg
13.55%
Potassium:467.34mg
13.35%
Magnesium:47.89mg
11.97%
Vitamin B3:2.07mg
10.35%
Vitamin E:1.08mg
7.2%
Copper:0.14mg
7.09%
Vitamin B5:0.67mg
6.69%
Calcium:58.88mg
5.89%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
5%
Fiber:0.57g
2.3%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.41%
Source:Epicurious