Steamed Mussels I

8 Reviews

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 35 min
Ready In: 55 min

“Simply mussels for a simply wonderful meal.” - by Susan

Ingredients

10 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced

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Original recipe yields 5 servings

Directions

Fill a large pot with mussels. Sprinkle chopped onions and garlic over the shellfish. Do not add water, as mussels produce all the water needed for steaming! Cook over high heat until most or all of the mussels open. Discard any that do not open.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (5 total)

Calories
167 cal
8%

Fat
2.1 g
3%

Carbs
7.7 g
2%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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JANAT

Jun. 26, 2008

"Simmered onion in a small amount of butter until translucent. Added garlic and a little apple juice for sweetness just before adding mussels. Yum. ..." See more"

SAYGRACENOW

Sep. 22, 2005

"I was excited to make the mussels, but they turned out as a big disapointment. The mussels turned out flavorless and just really bland. It was truly missing other ingredients...." See more"

SunnyByrd

Aug. 11, 2008

"This is a great base recipe for steaming mussels. I used mine in a salad and seasoned the greens with lemon, sea salt, pepper, and fresh parsley. I think the mussels could be bland on their own, but n..." See moreice to add to another dish. Thanks!!"

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