Basic Steamed Mussels Recipe

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Basic Steamed Mussels
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Directions:

  1. In a large pot, combine wine, parsley, garlic, oil and bay leaf.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. Add mussels, cover and steam for 2 minutes, shaking the pot occasionally.
  4. Begin checking mussels; as they open, transfer them to 6 large soup bowls.
  5. Total steaming time will be about 5 minutes.
  6. Discard any unopened mussels.
  7. Strain mussel broth through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth into a small saucepan.
  8. Bring broth to a boil over high heat and boil for 2 minutes.
  9. Pour broth over mussels and garnish with chervil (or tarragon).
  10. Serve immediately, with bread for sopping up broth.
  11. Makes 6 first-course servings.
  12. 205 calories per serving; 15 grams protein; 4 grams fat (0.3 gram saturated fat); 25 grams carbohydrate; 410 mg sodium; 42 mg cholesterol; 1 gram fiber.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 323.84 Kcal (1356 kJ)
Calories from fat 76.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.48g 13%
Cholesterol 84.65mg 28%
Sodium 878.94mg 37%
Potassium 1029.1mg 22%
Total Carbs 15.5g 5%
Sugars 0.55g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.33g 1%
Protein 36.81g 74%
Vitamin C 26.2mg 44%
Iron 12.4mg 69%
Calcium 108.9mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.48 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat 21.79 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.42g 13%
Cholesterol 24.17mg 28%
Sodium 251mg 37%
Potassium 293.88mg 22%
Total Carbs 4.43g 5%
Sugars 0.16g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0.09g 1%
Protein 10.51g 74%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 44%
Iron 3.5mg 69%
Calcium 31.1mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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