Steamed Mussels

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
52%
Steamed Mussels
45 min.
12
78kcal

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Indulge your palate with this delightful recipe for Steamed Mussels, a perfect dish that embodies the essence of coastal cuisine. This enticing seafood treat is not only gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences, but it also offers a low-calorie option at just 78 kcal per serving. Whether you're hosting a lively gathering or simply craving a savory snack, this recipe is sure to impress your guests while tantalizing your taste buds.

The key to this delectable dish lies in the fresh mussels, which are best sourced from your local market. Their tender, succulent meat pairs beautifully with the aromatic flavors of sautéed onions and dry white wine, creating a vibrant broth that sings with the essence of the sea. With just a dash of olive oil and the garnish of fresh flat parsley and zesty lemon wedges, this dish transforms into not just a meal, but a feast for the senses.

In just 45 minutes, you can prepare this impressive starter that serves up to 12 people, perfect for antipasti offerings or festive appetizers. The simplicity of the preparation method—a quick steam—ensures that the delightful flavors of the mussels shine through, capturing the hearts of seafood lovers everywhere. Prepare to be the star of your next gathering with this easy, flavorful, and health-conscious recipe!

Ingredients

  • cup wine dry white
  • leaf lemon wedges fresh
  • lb mussels scrubbed (preferably cultivated)
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.5 medium onion chopped

Equipment

  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Cook onion in oil in a 5- to 6-quart pot over moderate heat, stirring, until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
  2. Add wine and mussels and bring to a boil. Cover and cook, shaking pot occasionally, until mussels are opened, 4 to 5 minutes. (Discard any unopened ones.)
  3. Transfer mussels to a platter with a slotted spoon, discarding steaming liquid.

Nutrition Facts

Calories78kcal
Protein44.57%
Fat35.61%
Carbs19.82%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.79
Glycemic Load
1.24
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
14.204347797062%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.11mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.08mg
Isorhamnetin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:78.31kcal
3.92%
Fat:2.47g
3.8%
Saturated Fat:0.41g
2.55%
Carbohydrates:3.09g
1.03%
Net Carbohydrates:3.01g
1.09%
Sugar:0.39g
0.43%
Cholesterol:16.19mg
5.4%
Sodium:166.61mg
7.24%
Alcohol:2.06g
100%
Alcohol %:3.12%
100%
Protein:6.95g
13.89%
Vitamin B12:6.94µg
115.67%
Manganese:2mg
99.78%
Selenium:25.95µg
37.07%
Iron:2.36mg
13.08%
Phosphorus:118.87mg
11.89%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.39%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.38%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.38%
Folate:25.37µg
6.34%
Vitamin C:5.01mg
6.07%
Potassium:206.08mg
5.89%
Magnesium:22.13mg
5.53%
Vitamin B3:0.95mg
4.76%
Vitamin E:0.49mg
3.25%
Vitamin B5:0.3mg
3.04%
Copper:0.06mg
2.85%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.22%
Vitamin A:92.64IU
1.85%
Calcium:17.92mg
1.79%
Source:Epicurious