Mussels with Tomatoes and Saffron Butter Recipe

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Mussels with Tomatoes and Saffron Butter
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Ingredients
10
Count
Nutrition
1881
Calories
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Scrub, debeard and rinse mussels; set aside.
  2. Heat 2 T. olive oil in large pan over medium heat until hot.
  3. Add 2 T. sliced garlic and saute briefly.
  4. Add mussels, 1 1/2 c. white wine, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. Stir, then cover and cook mussels until they begin to open, about 2 minutes. Do not overcook.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, transfer mussels to platter. Discard any that do not open. Cover loosely to keep warm.
  7. Simmer the mussel juices over med-high heat until reduced by about half.
  8. PREPARATION OF TOMATOES:
  9. Peel and cut 3 yellow tomatoes into chunks about the size of mussels. Alternately, use small tear drop or cherry size tomatoes.
  10. Add tomatoe chunks to the reduced mussel juices and cook quickly; just unti they begin to color the juices, about 30 seconds.
  11. Stir in the finely chopped herbs and 4 T. unsalted butter.
  12. When the butter has melted, return mussels to the sauce.
  13. Stir to toss and reheat. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1881.23 Kcal (7876 kJ)
Calories from fat 847.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 94.22g 145%
Cholesterol 376.08mg 125%
Sodium 2883.83mg 120%
Potassium 5162.96mg 110%
Total Carbs 75.51g 25%
Sugars 4.29g 17%
Dietary Fiber 7.94g 32%
Protein 118.65g 237%
Vitamin C 177.1mg 295%
Vitamin A 3.5mg 118%
Iron 245.1mg 1362%
Calcium 471.4mg 47%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 92.33 Kcal (387 kJ)
Calories from fat 41.62 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.62g 145%
Cholesterol 18.46mg 125%
Sodium 141.54mg 120%
Potassium 253.4mg 110%
Total Carbs 3.71g 25%
Sugars 0.21g 17%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 32%
Protein 5.82g 237%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 295%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 118%
Iron 12mg 1362%
Calcium 23.1mg 47%

* 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

  • 44.7
    Points
  • 43
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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