Steamed Mussels With Orange
Updated October 11, 2023
- Total Time
- 55 minutes
- Prep Time
- 40 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup finely chopped scallions
¼ cup minced shallots
1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
½ teaspoon dried thyme or 2 teaspoons fresh
¼ teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons finely grated orange rind
1 ⅓ cups dry white wine
½ cup water
5 to 6 dozen fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded
⅓ cup minced Italian parsley
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 to 6 servings)
11 grams carbs; 62 milligrams cholesterol; 250 calories; 3 grams monosaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 10 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 484 milligrams sodium; 20 grams protein; 2 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
Melt butter in a large stockpot or casserole. Gently cook the scallions and shallots until soft, add the remaining ingredients except the mussels and bring to a boil.
- Step 2
Add the mussels, cover the pot and cook over medium-high heat until the mussels open, three to five minutes. Discard unopened ones.
- Step 3
Remove mussels to a large heated bowl or platter, spoon the hot broth and vegetables over them, sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.
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