Steam mussels in wine with garlic, smoked paprika and fresh herbs.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 20 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 |
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 3 pounds mussels, rinsed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- French fries, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large wide pot with a lid or large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, paprika and a generous grinding of pepper; cook, stirring until the garlic is just turning golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in the wine and bring to a boil.
- Add the mussels, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mussels have opened wide, 6 to 8 minutes. Discard any unopened mussels. Stir in the parsley and chives and serve with french fries on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 544 |
| Total Fat | 22 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Protein | 43 g |
| Cholesterol | 126 mg |
| Sodium | 1190 mg |
Reviews
I love this recipe, with two changes: I suggest adding another cup of wine and several dashes of Sriracha sauce! I served it with crusty bread! Yum