Alfredo’s Steamed Mussels
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- Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil4 cloves garlic, finely chopped6 ripe plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped˝ head, fennel finely chopped1 whole red chilli pepper, finely chopped along with some of its seeds1 cup dry white wine1 ˝ kilos, mussels, scrubbed and debearded (see notes)2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
Makes 4 servings as a first course or 2 as a main course
Warm the oil in a large pan with a tight-fitting lid (or use a specially made mussel pot) over low heat add the garlic, chilli pepper and fennel, cook, stirring, until the onion is golden and soft, about 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, increase the heat to high and stir for 1 minute more pour in the wine and bring to a boil.
Add the mussels, cover and steam, occasionally giving the pan a vigorous shake, until all the mussels have opened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any that do not open.
Transfer the mussels to a serving bowl and spoon the broth over the mussels and sprinkle with parsley
Serve and Enjoy! With fresh crusty bread
Notes:
Mussels are truly one of nature’s most delightful delicacies; they are extremely high in proteins, calcium and iron while being low in fat and calories. They are also excellent for your heart,
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASTROCHEF.
Warm the oil in a large pan with a tight-fitting lid (or use a specially made mussel pot) over low heat add the garlic, chilli pepper and fennel, cook, stirring, until the onion is golden and soft, about 3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, increase the heat to high and stir for 1 minute more pour in the wine and bring to a boil.
Add the mussels, cover and steam, occasionally giving the pan a vigorous shake, until all the mussels have opened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Discard any that do not open.
Transfer the mussels to a serving bowl and spoon the broth over the mussels and sprinkle with parsley
Serve and Enjoy! With fresh crusty bread
Notes:
Mussels are truly one of nature’s most delightful delicacies; they are extremely high in proteins, calcium and iron while being low in fat and calories. They are also excellent for your heart,
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ASTROCHEF.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 806.8
- Total Fat: 19.7 g
- Cholesterol: 210.0 mg
- Sodium: 2,200.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 45.6 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.4 g
- Protein: 92.5 g
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