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Mussels in White Wine Sauce: A Delightful Recipe Inside!

A delightful recipe for mussels cooked in a flavorful white wine sauce, perfect for seafood lovers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Seafood
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds fresh mussels cleaned and debearded
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the white wine and chicken broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Add the cleaned mussels to the pot, cover with a lid, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the mussels have opened. Discard any mussels that remain closed.
  5. Stir in the chopped parsley and red pepper flakes, if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the mussels in bowls with the broth, garnished with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 10g

Notes

  • For a creamier sauce, add 1/2 cup of heavy cream just before serving.
  • Try serving the mussels with crusty bread for dipping in the broth.

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