Million Dollar Mussels

18 Reviews

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 5 min
Ready In: 15 min

“These mussels I originally had in Cape Cod Massachusetts about 20 years ago. This is my version of them, and it is even better than the original. Pair with a large loaf of crusty bread to soak up the generous sauce.” - by RK

Ingredients

3 cups dry sherry
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cube chicken bouillon
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
3 slices fresh lemon
3 quarts fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Place the dry sherry, garlic, bouillon, butter, Italian seasoning, and lemon into a large pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the mussels, cover, and simmer until the mussels have opened, about 5 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
412 cal
21%

Fat
18.5 g
28%

Carbs
33.3 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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REDDKATT

Dec. 31, 2004

"I developed a recipe very similar to this after our family fell in love with a mussel dish from Carrabba's restaurant. To dry a variation on the above recipe, substitute dry white wine for the she..." See morerry; add about 4 tablespoons of Pernot, substitute fresh basil for the Italian seasoning *double the basil for using fresh*; use fresh or canned chicken broth instead of boullion cubes *too salty IMO*; and add about 2 cups heavy cream. Oh my GOSH will you be in hog heaven over these mussels. The given recipe works up very well, but try the changes if you want to try a creamy version with a slightly different sauce. Katt"

LINDA MCLEAN

Aug. 20, 2006

"I felt the sherry was overpowering the dish, so I added low salt chicken broth to try and balance out the flavors. That addition seemed to make all the difference. Good start tho as I do enjoy the tas..." See morete of sherry. Thank you!"

Lisa

Apr. 4, 2007

"these were good substituting the sherry for 1/2 dry white wine, 1/2 low sodium chicken broth. I use way more garlic, but that is a personal preference. I also use basil... so i really didn't follow th..." See moree original recipe all that much but it is a good start. What we do is when eating is have a cup of melted butter and a cup of old bay seasoning. First, dip in butter, then dip in old bay... then sit back and feel the love... :). can you tell we love our mussels!"

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