Mussels Marinated in Garlic and Herbs Recipe

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Mussels Marinated in Garlic and Herbs
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Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs mussels
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper

Directions:

  1. Discard any mussels that are not tightly closed.
  2. Remove beard and any hair like bits from the mussels.
  3. Wash mussels very well, scrubbing with a hard bristle brush.
  4. Put mussels and 1/2 cup of water in large pot, cook on high for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the shells have opened.
  5. Remove mussels from water and discard any that do not open.
  6. Strain cooking liquid and reserve.
  7. Combine oil, 3 tbsp of the reserved liquid, garlic, parsley and salt and pepper in a small bowl.
  8. Place mussels in half shell and arrange on a platter.
  9. Drizzle with sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 291.84 Kcal (1222 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.1g 23%
Cholesterol 63.49mg 21%
Sodium 651.53mg 27%
Potassium 759.04mg 16%
Total Carbs 9.86g 3%
Sugars 0.06g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.18g 1%
Protein 27.45g 55%
Vitamin C 25.2mg 42%
Iron 9.4mg 52%
Calcium 68.5mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 119.75 Kcal (501 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.2g 23%
Cholesterol 26.05mg 21%
Sodium 267.35mg 27%
Potassium 311.46mg 16%
Total Carbs 4.05g 3%
Sugars 0.03g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.07g 1%
Protein 11.26g 55%
Vitamin C 10.3mg 42%
Iron 3.9mg 52%
Calcium 28.1mg 7%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.1
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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