Melissa's Mussels

Melissa's Mussels

Serve these mussels as an appetizer with some crusty bread or as a meal over linguini. It is sure to please mussel lovers!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 5 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 5 large cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 2 tablespoons peppercorns in brine, crushed (Optional)

Directions

Step 1
In a large pot (or the kitchen sink basin), soak the mussels 10 minutes in enough lightly salted cold water to cover.

Step 2
In a separate large pot, mix the onion, tomatoes, garlic, beer, wine, and peppercorns. Place the mussels in the pot, and bring to a boil. Cook 10 minutes, reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 5 minutes, until mussels open. Discard unopened mussels.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

209
Calories
1g
Fat
17g
Carbs
19g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 209
% Daily Value *
Total Fat1g 2%
Saturated Fat0g 1%
Cholesterol45mg 15%
Sodium616mg 27%
Total Carbohydrate17g 6%
Dietary Fiber2g 7%
Total Sugars6g
Protein19g
Vitamin C27mg 135%
Calcium132mg 10%
Iron21mg 118%
Potassium684mg 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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