Mussel Pot
This easy mussel pot recipe is fast, flavorful, and perfect for seafood lovers. Mussels are steamed in a garlicky white wine broth with lemon and parsley, then served straight from the pot with crispy toasted garlic bread for dipping.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 lemon quartered and cut into small pieces
- 1 stalk parsley use only the leaves-finely chopped
- 1 lb mussels scrubbed clean
- 1 cup dry white wine
- salt to taste
- 1 dash black pepper
To serve:
- French bread sliced
- 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
- olive oil
Instructions
- In a small pot, add the melted butter, followed by the garlic, onions, lemon, and chopped parsley leaves.
- Add the mussels, wine, and salt and pepper. Cover the pot and cook over high heat for about five minutes, shaking the pan intermittently until the mussels open.
- Slice the bread to medium thickness and rub garlic over each slice. Drizzle with olive oil and lightly toast on both sides.
- Serve the mussels directly in the pot, with the bread on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 4people | Calories: 148kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 171mg | Potassium: 323mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 3mg