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Garlic Butter Mussels

Garlic Butter Mussels: Quick, Easy, and Irresistibly Delicious

Discover the magic of Garlic Butter Mussels, a high-protein, low-fat delight that's quick and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 mussels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mussels
  • 2 pounds Fresh Mussels Make sure they are tightly closed.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Brightens flavors.
For the Garlic Butter Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh, minced.
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving
  • 1 loaf Crusty Bread For dipping.
  • 1 glass White Wine Chilled Sauvignon Blanc is recommended.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowl
  • scrub brush
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Garlic Butter Mussels
  1. Clean mussels by rinsing under cold running water and scrubbing the shells.
  2. In a large pot, bring ¼ cup of water to a simmer, then steam cleaned mussels for 3 to 4 minutes until opened.
  3. Combine butter, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl to prepare garlic butter.
  4. Arrange steamed mussels on a baking sheet with the opened side facing up.
  5. Spoon garlic butter over each mussel, then broil for 2 to 4 minutes until golden.
  6. Serve immediately with additional parsley and crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 4musselsCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Use fresh mussels and adjust spices to your liking. Customize the flavors with herbs or spices as desired.

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