Garlic Wine Mussels

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A simple recipe that's my family's favorite. You can add red pepper flakes if you like. Serve with crusty bread to soak up the juice.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, finely chopped

  • 5 cloves garlic, crushed

  • 6 large tomatoes, chopped, or more to taste

  • 1 cup dry white wine

  • 1 (6.5 ounce) can clam juice

  • 2 pounds mussels, cleaned and debearded

  • 1 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • ¼ cup butter

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomatoes with all their juices. Cook and stir until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.

  2. Pour wine and clam juice into the pot. Bring to a gentle boil; add mussels. Simmer, covered, until mussels have opened, 4 to 6 minutes. Add parsley. Stir in butter until melted, about 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

556 Calories
24g Fat
29g Carbs
46g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 556
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 30%
Saturated Fat 9g 47%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 861mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 46g 92%
Vitamin C 82mg 91%
Calcium 132mg 10%
Iron 14mg 78%
Potassium 1362mg 29%

* 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.