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White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce Mussels
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White Wine Garlic Butter Sauce Mussels

These mussels are made with a light white wine garlic butter sauce which gives them a rich nuanced flavor. You can serve them with a piece of toast or a bruschetta.
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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
by: Aya
Servings: 3
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: bulgarian, Mediterranean

Ingredients

  • 3 pounds mussels
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 4 oz onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic large cloves; minced
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup lovage fresh; chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley fresh; finely chopped
  • 1 cup white wine Muscat Ottonel
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh

Instructions

  • Run the mussels under cold water and remove the brown shoots with a small brush. Toss out any mussels that are opened or have a broken shell.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot and melt the butter in it.
  • Add the onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for another 20 seconds.
  • Pour the white wine and lemon juice and simmer for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the dry seasonings, then add ⅓ of the lovage, half of the mussels, then add the rest of the mussels and lovage on top.
  • Turn up the heat and simmer the mussels for 5 - 6 minutes or until they open up.
  • Remove the mussels from the pot and toss out the unopened ones.
  • Divide the mussels into portions and cover them with the sauce. Sprinkle some of the parsley on top and serve with a piece of toast.

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Notes

 
  • Always get fresh mussels from a vendor you trust, on the same day of cooking them. If you're shopping early in the day, put the mussels in water to keep them fresh until it's time to cook.
  • Always clean the mussels carefully and under running water. Remove any seaweeds protruding from the shells.
  • Toss out mussels that have opened or cracked shells -- these are not fresh. 
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Nutrition

Calories: 521kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 1479mg | Potassium: 1014mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1342IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 10mg

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