Appetizer Mussels

66 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Ready In: 20 min

“What timing! Although I have eaten mussels many times, October 17 was the very first time I cooked them, and (if I do say so myself!) they were great. A friend and I ate every last one, and he raved about the flavor the whole time. This is my own recipe.” - by CASEY52

Ingredients

3/4 cup white wine
3/4 cup tomato and clam juice cocktail
3 cloves garlic - peeled and sliced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound mussels, cleaned and debearded
3 tablespoons butter

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Original recipe yields 2 to 4 servings

Directions

In a stock pot, combine the wine, juice cocktail, garlic and pepper flakes. Bring to a boil and add mussels.
Cover and continue to boil for about 4 to 6 minutes or until all the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that haven't opened.
Remove mussels from liquid and keep warm. Pour off liquid to leave about 1 cup. Try not to discard the garlic. Boil the 1 cup of liquid until it's reduced to about 3/4 of a cup.
Add butter and stir until butter has melted and sauce has thickened slightly. Serve mussels with sauce.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (3 total)

Calories
214 cal
11%

Fat
12 g
18%

Carbs
10.5 g
3%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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DPS3MONGOOSE

Apr. 9, 2008

"One of my favorite all time recipes, outstanding reviews every time. I add a can of olive oil and garlic flavored diced tomatoes to make for chunkier dipping. Also I cut all the butter out as the flav..." See moreor is enough on its own. I serve it with toasted baguette (brush with garlic powder and butter before putting it in the oven if you want). "

Gail

Dec. 23, 2003

"Great flavour with the tomatoe and clam juice cocktail. I added a can of diced tomatoes to it and will add more of the tomatoe and clam juice, the hubby likes to soak up the juice with a baguette or ..." See moresour dough. I didn't realize how easy it would be to make. Might even add some cayenne pepper to give it a little bite. Very good recipe."

H2ODRGN

Dec. 23, 2003

"This recipe is absolutely amazing. The mussels were easy and quick to prepare . . .and tasted delicious. I used Clamato and added a bit more clam juice, and the mussels just sucked up all the flavors...." See more The dipping sauce created at the end was a wonderful touch. I suggest using New Zealand mussels."

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